- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Opp, AL
Opp Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Opp Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010261001078
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Opp Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Opp · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Opp Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Opp Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Opp, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Opp Elementary School held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 010261001078 · Opp, AL Other · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 16.1:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Opp High School (396 students)
Opp Elementary School held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Opp Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Opp Elementary School
547 students
- Opp High Schoo
Opp High School
396 students
- Opp Middle Sch
Opp Middle School
379 students
What this shows Opp Elementary School reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Opp Elementary School compares
Opp 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▲ 4% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Alabama - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,836
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 547 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
African American 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Opp Elementary School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Opp City reports $12,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Opp Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opp High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Opp Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Opp Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Opp
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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.
Similar enrollment (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about Opp Elementary School
How many students attend Opp Elementary School?
Opp Elementary School has 547 students enrolled. It is a public school in Opp, AL. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Opp Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Opp Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% 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 Opp Elementary School?
61.4% of students at Opp Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Opp Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Opp Elementary School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Opp, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Opp Elementary School?
Opp Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Opp Elementary School rank among public schools in Opp?
By Resource Investment Index, Opp Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Opp, 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 Opp City?
Besides Opp Elementary School, Opp City also operates Opp High School (396 students) and Opp Middle School (379 students). See the Opp City district page for the complete list.