- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alexander City, AL
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010003000005
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Alexander City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Alexander City, AL.
School address
District: Alexander City · Alabama
NCES ID 010003000005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 010003000005 · Alexander City, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 19.8:1 · 53.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Benjamin Russell High School (852 students)
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School held near 428 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benjamin Russe
Benjamin Russell High School
852 students
- Jim Pearson El
Jim Pearson Elementary School
704 students
- This school
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School
436 students
- Alexander City
Alexander City Middle School
430 students
- William L Radn
William L Radney Elementary School
414 students
What this shows Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School compares
Nathaniel H Stephens 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▼ 9% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Alabama - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.4%
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
$12,834
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 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 42.7%
African American 41.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alexander City reports $12,834 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Russell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jim Pearson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alexander City Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William L Radney Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Alexander City
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School
How many students attend Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School?
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School has 436 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alexander City, AL. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School?
53.3% of students at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School is White at 42.7% of enrollment, in Alexander City, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School?
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School rank among public schools in Alexander City?
By Resource Investment Index, Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Alexander City, 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 Alexander City on the city page.
What other schools are in Alexander City?
Besides Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School, Alexander City also operates Benjamin Russell High School (852 students), Jim Pearson Elementary School (704 students), and Alexander City Middle School (430 students). See the Alexander City district page for the complete list.