Enrollment
683
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phenix City, AL
Phenix City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Phenix City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010270001548
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phenix City Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Phenix City · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Phenix City Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phenix City Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Phenix City, AL.
School address
District: Phenix City · Alabama
NCES ID 010270001548 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Phenix City Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Phenix City Elementary School
Phenix City Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Phenix City, Alabama, enrolling 683 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 86.6% of students qualify for free meals, 47% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 683 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 153 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #82.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and White (14%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 683 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 158 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 683 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Phenix City's public schools, it stands alongside Ridgecrest Elementary School (722 students): Phenix City Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 17.2:1).
Phenix City also operates Central High School (1,579 students) and Phenix City Intermediate School (1,068 students) alongside Phenix City 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 Phenix City Elementary School compares
Phenix City 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 47% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 683 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
683
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Alabama - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,818
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 683 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 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
African American 68.2%
White 14.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 8.1%
Largest group: African American at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Phenix City Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Phenix City, which includes Phenix City Elementary School.
$11,818
Per student
-5%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 57.8%
Federal 23.2%
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 Phenix City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phenix City Intermediate School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgecrest Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westview Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Freshman Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phenix City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Phenix City
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Standard public school
722 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Westview Elementary School
Standard public school
563 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Ladonia Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Meadowlane Elementary School
Standard public school
155 students 15.5:1 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 (~683 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Phenix City Elementary School
How many students attend Phenix City Elementary School?
Phenix City Elementary School has 683 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phenix City, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phenix City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Phenix City Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% 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 Phenix City Elementary School?
86.6% of students at Phenix City Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phenix City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Phenix City Elementary School is African American at 68.2% of enrollment, in Phenix City, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phenix City Elementary School?
Phenix City 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 Phenix City Elementary School rank among schools in Phenix City?
By Resource Investment Index, Phenix City Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 schools in Phenix City, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phenix City on the city page.
Is Phenix City Elementary School a good school?
Phenix City Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Phenix City?
Besides Phenix City Elementary School, Phenix City also operates Central High School (1,579 students), Phenix City Intermediate School (1,068 students), and Ridgecrest Elementary School (722 students). See the Phenix City district page for the complete list.
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