Enrollment
770
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Munford, AL
Munford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Munford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010318001443
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Munford Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Munford · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Munford Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Munford Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Munford, AL.
School address
District: Talladega County · Alabama
NCES ID 010318001443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Munford Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Munford Elementary School
Munford Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Munford, Alabama, enrolling 770 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.8:1 is larger than about 89% of Alabama schools and 18% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.3% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 770 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 352 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #296, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 770 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Talladega County also operates Lincoln Elementary School (902 students) and Lincoln High School (607 students) alongside Munford 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 Munford Elementary School compares
Munford 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 3% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 770 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
770
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 89% in Alabama - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$11,712
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 770 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 77.7%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Munford 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 Talladega County, which includes Munford Elementary School.
$11,712
Per student
-6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 55.3%
Federal 16.2%
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 Munford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fayetteville High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles R Drew Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Munford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~770 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Munford Elementary School
How many students attend Munford Elementary School?
Munford Elementary School has 770 students enrolled. It is a public school in Munford, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Munford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Munford Elementary School is 20.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Munford Elementary School?
60.3% of students at Munford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Munford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Munford Elementary School is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Munford, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Munford Elementary School?
Munford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Munford Elementary School rank among public schools in Munford?
By Resource Investment Index, Munford Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Munford, 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 Munford on the city page.
Is Munford Elementary School a good school?
Munford Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Talladega County?
Besides Munford Elementary School, Talladega County also operates Lincoln Elementary School (902 students), Lincoln High School (607 students), and Fayetteville High School (580 students). See the Talladega County district page for the complete list.
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