- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oneonta, AL
Oneonta Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Oneonta Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010255000583
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oneonta Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Oneonta · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Oneonta Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oneonta Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Oneonta, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Oneonta Elementary School held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.3 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 010255000583 · Oneonta, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
663 enr · 16.6:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Oneonta High School (401 students)
Oneonta Elementary School held near 650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.3 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Oneonta Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Oneonta Elementary School
663 students
- Oneonta High S
Oneonta High School
401 students
- Oneonta Middle
Oneonta Middle School
316 students
What this shows Oneonta Elementary School reports 663 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oneonta Elementary School compares
Oneonta 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▼ 13% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Alabama - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,816
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 663 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Oneonta Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oneonta City reports $11,816 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oneonta Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oneonta High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oneonta Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oneonta Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~663 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oneonta Elementary School
How many students attend Oneonta Elementary School?
Oneonta Elementary School has 663 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oneonta, AL. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 650 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oneonta Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oneonta Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% 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 Oneonta Elementary School?
51.0% of students at Oneonta Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oneonta Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Oneonta Elementary School is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Oneonta, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oneonta Elementary School?
Oneonta Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Oneonta Elementary School rank among public schools in Oneonta?
By Resource Investment Index, Oneonta Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Oneonta, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Oneonta City?
Besides Oneonta Elementary School, Oneonta City also operates Oneonta High School (401 students) and Oneonta Middle School (316 students). See the Oneonta City district page for the complete list.