- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Phil Campbell Elementary School grew from 424 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 010159001861 · Phil Campbell, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 17:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Belgreen High School (588 students)
Phil Campbell Elementary School grew from 424 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Phil Campbell Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belgreen High
Belgreen High School
588 students
- Tharptown Elem
Tharptown Elementary School
541 students
- This school
Phil Campbell Elementary School
441 students
- Tharptown High
Tharptown High School
410 students
- Red Bay Elemen
Red Bay Elementary
410 students
- Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell High School
382 students
What this shows Phil Campbell Elementary School reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phil Campbell Elementary School compares
Phil Campbell Elementary School is a growing 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$13,421
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 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.
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
District finance for Franklin County reports $13,421 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~441 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), up 26.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.