- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Montevallo, AL
Montevallo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Montevallo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010303001176
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montevallo Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Montevallo · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Montevallo Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montevallo Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Montevallo, AL.
School address
District: Shelby County · Alabama
NCES ID 010303001176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Montevallo Elementary School held near 741 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 010303001176 · Montevallo, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
758 enr · 17.2:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students)
Montevallo Elementary School held near 741 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Montevallo Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Mountain H
Oak Mountain High School
1,648 students
- Helena High Sc
Helena High School
1,383 students
- Chelsea High S
Chelsea High School
1,235 students
- Oak Mountain M
Oak Mountain Middle School
1,168 students
- Calera High
Calera High
1,018 students
- This school
Montevallo Elementary School
758 students
What this shows Montevallo Elementary School reports 758 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montevallo Elementary School compares
Montevallo Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 24% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 758 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
758
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Alabama - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,436
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 758 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.2%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
African American 23.0%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 40.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Montevallo Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelby County reports $12,436 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montevallo Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helena High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chelsea High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Mountain Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calera High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montevallo Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,168
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~758 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montevallo Elementary School
How many students attend Montevallo Elementary School?
Montevallo Elementary School has 758 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Montevallo, AL. CCD year-over-year: 749 (2022-23) → 741 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montevallo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montevallo Elementary School is 17.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montevallo Elementary School?
72.8% of students at Montevallo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montevallo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Montevallo Elementary School is White at 40.2% of enrollment, in Montevallo, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montevallo Elementary School?
Montevallo Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Montevallo Elementary School rank among public schools in Montevallo?
By Resource Investment Index, Montevallo Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Montevallo, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Shelby County?
Besides Montevallo Elementary School, Shelby County also operates Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students), Helena High School (1,383 students), and Chelsea High School (1,235 students). See the Shelby County district page for the complete list.