- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montgomery, AL
Nixon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Nixon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010243001439Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nixon Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #19 of 28
- schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 94.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 476
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Nixon Elementary School ranks #19 of 28 schools in Montgomery, AL.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Alabama
NCES ID 010243001439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Nixon Elementary School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 010243001439 · Montgomery, AL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
476 enr · 94.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students)
Nixon Elementary School held near 445 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Nixon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Davi
Jefferson Davis High School
1,587 students
- Carver Senior
Carver Senior High School
1,553 students
- Lee High Schoo
Lee High School
1,282 students
- Park Crossing
Park Crossing High School
882 students
- Brewbaker Midd
Brewbaker Middle School
806 students
- This school 476
Nixon Elementary School
476 students
What this shows Nixon Elementary School reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nixon Elementary School compares
Nixon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.1% | ▲ 60% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
53.4%
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
$12,977
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 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 2.5%
White 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Nixon Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County reports $12,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nixon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Carver Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Lee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Park Crossing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Brewbaker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Nixon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Montgomery
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Dalraida Elementary School
Standard public school
711 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Halcyon Elementary School
Standard public school
694 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Brewbaker Primary School
Standard public school
651 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Garrett Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Dannelly Elementary School
Standard public school
588 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Crump Elementary School
Standard public school
575 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
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.
Frequently asked questions about Nixon Elementary School
How many students attend Nixon Elementary School?
Nixon Elementary School has 476 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montgomery, AL. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nixon Elementary School?
94.1% of students at Nixon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nixon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Nixon Elementary School is African American at 82.1% of enrollment, in Montgomery, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nixon Elementary School?
Nixon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nixon Elementary School rank among schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Nixon Elementary School ranks #19 of 28 schools in Montgomery, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Montgomery on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Nixon Elementary School, Montgomery County also operates Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students), Carver Senior High School (1,553 students), and Lee High School (1,282 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.