Enrollment
558
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Northport, AL
Northport Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Northport Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010339001880
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northport Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Northport · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Northport Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northport Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Northport, AL.
School address
District: Tuscaloosa County · Alabama
NCES ID 010339001880 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northport Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northport Elementary School
Northport Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Northport, Alabama, enrolling 558 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 30.0% free-meal eligibility runs 49% below the Alabama average.
With 558 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 173 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #150, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 558 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Northport's public schools, it stands alongside Walker Elementary School (743 students): Northport Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 17.7:1).
Tuscaloosa County also operates Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students) and Hillcrest High School (1,434 students) alongside Northport 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 Northport Elementary School compares
Northport 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 49% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 27% in Alabama - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$11,186
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 558 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 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 78.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Northport Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tuscaloosa County, which includes Northport Elementary School.
$11,186
Per student
-10%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.0%
State 58.1%
Federal 14.9%
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 Northport Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake View Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northport Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,607
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Northport
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Walker Elementary School
Standard public school
743 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Flatwoods Elementary School
Standard public school
459 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Matthews Elementary School
Standard public school
401 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Faucettvestavia Elementary School
Standard public school
343 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Crestmont Elementary School
Standard public school
268 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Lloyd Wood Education Center
Special-education school
205 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~558 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northport Elementary School
How many students attend Northport Elementary School?
Northport Elementary School has 558 students enrolled. It is a public school in Northport, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northport Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northport Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% 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 Northport Elementary School?
30.0% of students at Northport Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northport Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Northport Elementary School is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Northport, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northport Elementary School?
Northport Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Northport Elementary School rank among schools in Northport?
By Resource Investment Index, Northport Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Northport, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Northport on the city page.
Is Northport Elementary School a good school?
Northport Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Tuscaloosa County?
Besides Northport Elementary School, Tuscaloosa County also operates Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students), Hillcrest High School (1,434 students), and Brookwood High School (1,076 students). See the Tuscaloosa County district page for the complete list.
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