Enrollment
544
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Prattville, AL
Prattville Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Prattville Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010024000051
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prattville Primary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Prattville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Prattville Primary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prattville Primary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Prattville, AL.
School address
District: Autauga County · Alabama
NCES ID 010024000051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prattville Primary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prattville Primary School
Prattville Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Prattville, Alabama, enrolling 544 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.7:1, Prattville Primary School is leaner than roughly 86% of Alabama schools and 17% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 544 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 473 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #423, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 544 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Prattville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Daniel Pratt Elementary School (1,035 students): Prattville Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 18.5:1).
Autauga County also operates Prattville High School (1,844 students) and Daniel Pratt Elementary School (1,035 students) alongside Prattville Primary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Prattville Primary School compares
Prattville Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▼ 10% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 14% in Alabama - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$10,270
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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 544 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
African American 33.6%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Prattville Primary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Autauga County, which includes Prattville Primary School.
$10,270
Per student
-18%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 61.5%
Federal 16.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Prattville Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prattville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Daniel Pratt Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Level Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prattville Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marbury High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prattville Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,844
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 949
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Prattville
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~544 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Prattville Primary School
How many students attend Prattville Primary School?
Prattville Primary School has 544 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Prattville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prattville Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prattville Primary School is 14.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% lower 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 Prattville Primary School?
53.2% of students at Prattville Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prattville Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Prattville Primary School is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Prattville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prattville Primary School?
Prattville Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Prattville Primary School rank among elementary schools in Prattville?
By Resource Investment Index, Prattville Primary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Prattville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Prattville on the city page.
Is Prattville Primary School a good school?
Prattville Primary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Autauga County?
Besides Prattville Primary School, Autauga County also operates Prattville High School (1,844 students), Daniel Pratt Elementary School (1,035 students), and Pine Level Elementary School (949 students). See the Autauga County district page for the complete list.
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