Enrollment
441
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phil Campbell, AL
Phil Campbell Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Phil Campbell Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010159001861
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phil Campbell Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Phil Campbell · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Phil Campbell Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phil Campbell Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Phil Campbell, AL.
School address
District: Franklin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010159001861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Phil Campbell Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Phil Campbell Elementary School
Phil Campbell Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Phil Campbell, Alabama, enrolling 441 students.
At 17:1, 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 runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 441 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 416 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #339, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 441 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phil Campbell's public schools, it stands alongside Phil Campbell High School (382 students): Phil Campbell Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17:1 vs 15.3:1).
Franklin County also operates Belgreen High School (588 students) and Tharptown Elementary School (541 students) alongside Phil Campbell 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 Phil Campbell Elementary School compares
Phil Campbell 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 15% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Alabama - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$12,544
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Phil Campbell Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin County, which includes Phil Campbell Elementary School.
$12,544
Per student
+0%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.0%
State 59.7%
Federal 21.3%
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 Phil Campbell Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgreen High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tharptown Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tharptown High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Bay Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phil Campbell High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phil Campbell Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Phil Campbell
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~441 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Phil Campbell Elementary School
How many students attend Phil Campbell Elementary School?
Phil Campbell Elementary School has 441 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phil Campbell, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phil Campbell Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Phil Campbell Elementary School is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% 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 Phil Campbell Elementary School?
67.9% of students at Phil Campbell Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phil Campbell Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Phil Campbell Elementary School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Phil Campbell, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phil Campbell Elementary School?
Phil Campbell Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Phil Campbell Elementary School rank among schools in Phil Campbell?
By Resource Investment Index, Phil Campbell Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Phil Campbell, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phil Campbell on the city page.
Is Phil Campbell Elementary School a good school?
Phil Campbell Elementary School earns 29/100 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 Franklin County?
Besides Phil Campbell Elementary School, Franklin County also operates Belgreen High School (588 students), Tharptown Elementary School (541 students), and Tharptown High School (410 students). See the Franklin County district page for the complete list.
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