- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Moundville, AL
Moundville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Moundville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010171000589
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moundville Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Moundville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Moundville Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moundville Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Moundville, AL.
School address
District: Hale County · Alabama
NCES ID 010171000589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Moundville Elementary School held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 010171000589 · Moundville, AL Other · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 16.3:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Greensboro Elementary School (519 students)
Moundville Elementary School held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Moundville Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Moundville Elementary School
586 students
- Greensboro Ele
Greensboro Elementary School
519 students
- Hale County Hi
Hale County High School
354 students
- Greensboro Hig
Greensboro High School
276 students
- Hale County Mi
Hale County Middle School
243 students
- Greensboro Mid 215
Greensboro Middle School
215 students
What this shows Moundville Elementary School reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moundville Elementary School compares
Moundville 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 21% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 32% in Alabama - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,032
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 586 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
African American 47.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Moundville Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hale County reports $13,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moundville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hale County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greensboro High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hale County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greensboro Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moundville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Moundville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~586 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Moundville Elementary School
How many students attend Moundville Elementary School?
Moundville Elementary School has 586 students enrolled. It is a public school in Moundville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moundville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moundville Elementary School is 16.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% 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 Moundville Elementary School?
46.3% of students at Moundville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moundville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Moundville Elementary School is White at 48.3% of enrollment, in Moundville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moundville Elementary School?
Moundville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Moundville Elementary School rank among public schools in Moundville?
By Resource Investment Index, Moundville Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Moundville, 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 Hale County?
Besides Moundville Elementary School, Hale County also operates Greensboro Elementary School (519 students), Hale County High School (354 students), and Greensboro High School (276 students). See the Hale County district page for the complete list.