- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pelham, AL
Pelham Oaks
Federal NCES profile for Pelham Oaks, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010019402395
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pelham Oaks earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Pelham · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Pelham Oaks has class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pelham Oaks ranks #2 of 3 schools in Pelham, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Pelham Oaks held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 50.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 010019402395 · Pelham, AL Other · MID · TRAD
750 enr · 15.3:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Pelham High School (1,076 students)
Pelham Oaks held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 50.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Pelham Oaks in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pelham High Sc
Pelham High School
1,076 students
- Pelham Park Mi
Pelham Park Middle School
835 students
- Pelham Ridge
Pelham Ridge
783 students
- This school
Pelham Oaks
750 students
What this shows Pelham Oaks reports 750 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pelham Oaks compares
Pelham Oaks 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▼ 20% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 750 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
750
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 19% in Alabama - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
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
$12,834
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 750 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
African American 18.1%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Pelham Oaks is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pelham City reports $12,834 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pelham Oaks Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pelham Park Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pelham Ridge | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pelham Oaks's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Pelham
2 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 (~750 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pelham Oaks
How many students attend Pelham Oaks?
Pelham Oaks has 750 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pelham, AL. CCD year-over-year: 748 (2022-23) → 734 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pelham Oaks?
The student-teacher ratio at Pelham Oaks is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% lower 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 Pelham Oaks?
47.1% of students at Pelham Oaks are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pelham Oaks?
The largest demographic group at Pelham Oaks is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Pelham, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pelham Oaks?
Pelham Oaks has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Pelham Oaks rank among schools in Pelham?
By Resource Investment Index, Pelham Oaks ranks #2 of 3 schools in Pelham, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pelham on the city page.
What other schools are in Pelham City?
Besides Pelham Oaks, Pelham City also operates Pelham High School (1,076 students), Pelham Park Middle School (835 students), and Pelham Ridge (783 students). See the Pelham City district page for the complete list.