- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pinson, AL
Pinson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pinson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010192000733
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinson Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Pinson · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinson Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinson Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Pinson, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192000733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Pinson Elementary School shrank from 801 students in 2022-23 to 754 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 46.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 010192000733 · Pinson, AL Other · MID · TRAD
753 enr · 17.9:1 · 48.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
Pinson Elementary School shrank from 801 students in 2022-23 to 754 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 46.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Pinson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claychalkville
Claychalkville High School
1,377 students
- Mcadory High S
Mcadory High School
1,259 students
- Hueytown High
Hueytown High School
1,200 students
- Shades Valley
Shades Valley High School
1,094 students
- Gardendale Hig
Gardendale High School
1,076 students
- This school
Pinson Elementary School
753 students
What this shows Pinson Elementary School reports 753 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinson Elementary School compares
Pinson Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▼ 17% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 753 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
753
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Alabama - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,194
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 753 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
White 17.9%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Pinson Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pinson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~753 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinson Elementary School
How many students attend Pinson Elementary School?
Pinson Elementary School has 753 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pinson, AL. CCD year-over-year: 801 (2022-23) → 754 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinson Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinson Elementary School?
48.6% of students at Pinson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pinson Elementary School is African American at 47.1% of enrollment, in Pinson, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinson Elementary School?
Pinson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Pinson Elementary School rank among public schools in Pinson?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinson Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Pinson, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Pinson Elementary School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.