- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Phenix City Elementary School shrank from 715 students in 2022-23 to 657 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 010270001548 · Phenix City, AL Other · MID · TRAD
683 enr · 17.5:1 · 86.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,579 students)
Phenix City Elementary School shrank from 715 students in 2022-23 to 657 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Phenix City Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,579 students
- Phenix City In
Phenix City Intermediate School
1,068 students
- Ridgecrest Ele
Ridgecrest Elementary School
722 students
- This school
Phenix City Elementary School
683 students
- Westview Eleme 563
Westview Elementary School
563 students
- Central Freshm 513
Central Freshman Academy
513 students
What this shows Phenix City Elementary School reports 683 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phenix City Elementary School compares
Phenix City Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,259
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 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.
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
District finance for Phenix City reports $12,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,068
- 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
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 (~683 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 715 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), down 58.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.