Enrollment
695
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moulton, AL
Moulton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Moulton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010204000785
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moulton Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Moulton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Moulton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moulton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Moulton, AL.
School address
District: Lawrence County · Alabama
NCES ID 010204000785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moulton Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moulton Elementary School
Moulton Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Moulton, Alabama, enrolling 695 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 695 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 397 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #93.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 695 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lawrence County also operates Lawrence County High School (586 students) and East Lawrence Elementary School (576 students) alongside Moulton Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Moulton Elementary School compares
Moulton Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 17% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 20% in Alabama - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
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
$12,092
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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 695 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
African American 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Moulton Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawrence County, which includes Moulton Elementary School.
$12,092
Per student
-3%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.7%
State 57.5%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Moulton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Lawrence Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hatton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moulton Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hatton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moulton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~695 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Moulton Elementary School
How many students attend Moulton Elementary School?
Moulton Elementary School has 695 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moulton, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moulton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moulton Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 2% lower 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 Moulton Elementary School?
48.9% of students at Moulton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moulton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Moulton Elementary School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Moulton, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moulton Elementary School?
Moulton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Moulton Elementary School rank among public schools in Moulton?
By Resource Investment Index, Moulton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Moulton, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Moulton on the city page.
Is Moulton Elementary School a good school?
Moulton Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lawrence County?
Besides Moulton Elementary School, Lawrence County also operates Lawrence County High School (586 students), East Lawrence Elementary School (576 students), and Hatton High School (536 students). See the Lawrence County district page for the complete list.
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