- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pike Road, AL
Pike Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pike Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010019502407
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pike Road Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Pike Road · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pike Road Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pike Road Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Pike Road, AL.
School address
District: Pike Road City · Alabama
NCES ID 010019502407 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+100 students YoY
Pike Road Elementary School grew from 855 students in 2022-23 to 955 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+100 students YoY 010019502407 · Pike Road, AL Other · MID · TRAD
888 enr · 20.7:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Pike Road High School (833 students)
Pike Road Elementary School grew from 855 students in 2022-23 to 955 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Pike Road Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pike Road Elementary School
888 students
- Pike Road High
Pike Road High School
833 students
- Pike Road Inte
Pike Road Intermediate School
652 students
- Pike Road Jr H
Pike Road Jr High School
449 students
What this shows Pike Road Elementary School reports 888 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pike Road Elementary School compares
Pike Road 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 63% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 888 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
888
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 88% in Alabama - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,965
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 888 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.6%
African American 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Pike Road Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pike Road City reports $10,965 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pike Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Road High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pike Road Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pike Road Jr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pike Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar other schools in Pike Road
1 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 (~888 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pike Road Elementary School
How many students attend Pike Road Elementary School?
Pike Road Elementary School has 888 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pike Road, AL. CCD year-over-year: 855 (2022-23) → 955 (2023-24), up 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pike Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pike Road Elementary School is 20.7:1, which is 17% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pike Road Elementary School?
21.9% of students at Pike Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pike Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pike Road Elementary School is White at 54.6% of enrollment, in Pike Road, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pike Road Elementary School?
Pike Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Pike Road Elementary School rank among public schools in Pike Road?
By Resource Investment Index, Pike Road Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Pike Road, 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 Pike Road City?
Besides Pike Road Elementary School, Pike Road City also operates Pike Road High School (833 students), Pike Road Intermediate School (652 students), and Pike Road Jr High School (449 students). See the Pike Road City district page for the complete list.