- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Piedmont, AL
Piedmont Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Piedmont Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010276001109
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Piedmont Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Piedmont · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Piedmont Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Piedmont Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Piedmont, AL.
School address
District: Piedmont City · Alabama
NCES ID 010276001109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Piedmont Elementary School held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 010276001109 · Piedmont, AL Other · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 18.7:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Piedmont High School (315 students)
Piedmont Elementary School held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Piedmont Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Piedmont Elementary School
542 students
- Piedmont High
Piedmont High School
315 students
- Piedmont Middl
Piedmont Middle School
223 students
What this shows Piedmont Elementary School reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Piedmont Elementary School compares
Piedmont Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▼ 1% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Alabama - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,284
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 542 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Piedmont Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Piedmont City reports $11,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Piedmont Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Piedmont Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Piedmont Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Piedmont Elementary School
How many students attend Piedmont Elementary School?
Piedmont Elementary School has 542 students enrolled. It is a public school in Piedmont, AL. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piedmont Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Piedmont Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Piedmont Elementary School?
58.4% of students at Piedmont Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Piedmont Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Piedmont Elementary School is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Piedmont, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Piedmont Elementary School?
Piedmont 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 Piedmont Elementary School rank among public schools in Piedmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Piedmont Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Piedmont, 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 Piedmont City?
Besides Piedmont Elementary School, Piedmont City also operates Piedmont High School (315 students) and Piedmont Middle School (223 students). See the Piedmont City district page for the complete list.