- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moody, AL
Moody Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Moody Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010306201779
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moody Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Moody · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Moody Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moody Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Moody, AL.
School address
District: St Clair County · Alabama
NCES ID 010306201779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Moody Elementary School shrank from 835 students in 2022-23 to 784 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 010306201779 · Moody, AL Other · MID · TRAD
839 enr · 18.6:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Springville Elementary School (779 students)
Moody Elementary School shrank from 835 students in 2022-23 to 784 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Moody Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Moody Elementary School
839 students
- Springville El
Springville Elementary School
779 students
- Springville Hi
Springville High School
772 students
- Springville Mi
Springville Middle School
723 students
- Moody High Sch
Moody High School
708 students
- Margaret Eleme
Margaret Elementary
707 students
What this shows Moody Elementary School reports 839 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moody Elementary School compares
Moody Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 13% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 839 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
839
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Alabama - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,686
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 839 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
African American 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Moody Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for St Clair County reports $10,686 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moody Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springville High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springville Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moody High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moody Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide other 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 (~839 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moody Elementary School
How many students attend Moody Elementary School?
Moody Elementary School has 839 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moody, AL. CCD year-over-year: 835 (2022-23) → 784 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moody Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moody Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moody Elementary School?
50.9% of students at Moody Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moody Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Moody Elementary School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Moody, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moody Elementary School?
Moody Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Moody Elementary School rank among public schools in Moody?
By Resource Investment Index, Moody Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Moody, 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 St Clair County?
Besides Moody Elementary School, St Clair County also operates Springville Elementary School (779 students), Springville High School (772 students), and Springville Middle School (723 students). See the St Clair County district page for the complete list.