Enrollment
683
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 010270001548
Phenix City Elementary School — Phenix City, AL
Federal NCES profile for Phenix City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Phenix City · Alabama
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Alabama avg
+3% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Phenix City Elementary School reports 683 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 39.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Alabama state mean of 17.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 86.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 47% above the Alabama average and 67% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 683 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Phenix City spends $13,713 per pupil district-wide, below the Alabama average of $14,500 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.1% from local sources (property taxes), 57.8% from the state, and 23.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Phenix City Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Alabama state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 47% | 58.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 683 | top 77% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 47% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Alabama — lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,713
per pupil, district-wide
— below Alabama avg of $14,500
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 683 Top 77% in Alabama — larger than 23% of 1,369 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 18.3:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 86.6% +47% vs state
NCES ID 010270001548
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 683:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.3%
In-school suspensions 54
Out-of-school suspensions 104
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Phenix City, which includes Phenix City Elementary School.
$13,713
Per student
-5%
vs Alabama
Avg $14,500
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
Similar other schools in Phenix City
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Standard public school
722 students 19:1 students per teacher
Westview Elementary School
Standard public school
563 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Sherwood Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Ladonia Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Meadowlane Elementary School
Standard public school
155 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 18.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Alabama average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.