Enrollment
435
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Odenville, AL
Odenville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Odenville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010306200219
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odenville Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Odenville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Odenville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odenville Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Odenville, AL.
School address
District: St Clair County · Alabama
NCES ID 010306200219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Odenville Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Odenville Elementary School
Odenville Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Odenville, Alabama, enrolling 435 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.7:1 is larger than about 88% of Alabama schools and 17% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.8% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 435 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 460 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #383, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding St Clair County spends $10,015 per pupil, 20% below the Alabama average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
St Clair County also operates Moody Elementary School (839 students) and Springville Elementary School (779 students) alongside Odenville 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 Odenville Elementary School compares
Odenville 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▲ 3% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.8%
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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 88% in Alabama - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,015
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 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 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 68.5%
African American 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Odenville Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Clair County, which includes Odenville Elementary School.
$10,015
Per student
-20%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 62.5%
Federal 13.3%
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 Odenville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moody Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springville Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odenville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~435 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Odenville Elementary School
How many students attend Odenville Elementary School?
Odenville Elementary School has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Odenville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odenville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Odenville Elementary School is 20.7:1, which is 17% 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 Odenville Elementary School?
60.8% of students at Odenville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odenville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Odenville Elementary School is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Odenville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odenville Elementary School?
Odenville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Odenville Elementary School rank among public schools in Odenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Odenville Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Odenville, 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 Odenville on the city page.
Is Odenville Elementary School a good school?
Odenville Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 St Clair County?
Besides Odenville Elementary School, St Clair County also operates Moody Elementary School (839 students), Springville Elementary School (779 students), and Springville High School (772 students). See the St Clair County district page for the complete list.
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