- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Andalusia, AL
Pleasant Home School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Home School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010093000361
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Home School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Andalusia · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Home School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Home School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Andalusia, AL.
School address
District: Covington County · Alabama
NCES ID 010093000361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Pleasant Home School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 010093000361 · Andalusia, AL Other · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 15.9:1 · 57.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Straughn Elementary School (569 students)
Pleasant Home School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Home School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Straughn Eleme
Straughn Elementary School
569 students
- Red Level Scho
Red Level School
535 students
- This school
Pleasant Home School
508 students
- Straughn High
Straughn High School
433 students
- Ws Harlan Elem
Ws Harlan Elementary School
293 students
- Straughn Middl
Straughn Middle School
287 students
What this shows Pleasant Home School reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Home School compares
Pleasant Home 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▼ 3% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 27% in Alabama - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$11,826
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 508 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
African American 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Pleasant Home School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Covington County reports $11,826 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Home School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straughn Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Level School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Straughn High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ws Harlan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Straughn Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Home School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Andalusia
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 (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Home School
How many students attend Pleasant Home School?
Pleasant Home School has 508 students enrolled. It is a public school in Andalusia, AL. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Home School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Home School is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% 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 Pleasant Home School?
57.0% of students at Pleasant Home School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Home School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Home School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Andalusia, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Home School?
Pleasant Home 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 Pleasant Home School rank among schools in Andalusia?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Home School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Andalusia, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Andalusia on the city page.
What other schools are in Covington County?
Besides Pleasant Home School, Covington County also operates Straughn Elementary School (569 students), Red Level School (535 students), and Straughn High School (433 students). See the Covington County district page for the complete list.