- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Huntsville, AL
Providence Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Providence Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010180002172
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Providence Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #25 of 29
- schools in Huntsville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.5:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Providence Elementary has class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Providence Elementary ranks #25 of 29 schools in Huntsville, AL.
School address
District: Huntsville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010180002172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+103 students YoY
Providence Elementary grew from 848 students in 2022-23 to 951 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+103 students YoY 010180002172 · Huntsville, AL Other · MID · TRAD
1,152 enr · 24.5:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students)
Providence Elementary grew from 848 students in 2022-23 to 951 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Providence Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virgil Grissom
Virgil Grissom High School
1,847 students
- Huntsville Hig
Huntsville High School
1,807 students
- This school
Providence Elementary
1,152 students
- Goldsmithschif
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary
935 students
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
916 students
- Lee High Schoo
Lee High School
877 students
What this shows Providence Elementary reports 1,152 students on the CCD universe file.
How Providence Elementary compares
Providence Elementary 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 38% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 18% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,152 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,152
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 97% in Alabama - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,146
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 1152 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 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
African American 70.5%
White 9.9%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Providence Elementary is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Huntsville City reports $13,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Providence Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil Grissom High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntsville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goldsmithschiffman Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lee High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Providence Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Huntsville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Mt Carmel Elementary School
Standard public school
638 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Central School
Standard public school
610 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Monrovia Elementary School
Standard public school
600 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Blossomwood Elementary School
Standard public school
596 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Riverton Elementary School
Standard public school
596 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Sonnie Hereford Elementary School
Standard public school
578 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,152 students)
Frequently asked questions about Providence Elementary
How many students attend Providence Elementary?
Providence Elementary has 1,152 students enrolled. It is a public school in Huntsville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 848 (2022-23) → 951 (2023-24), up 103.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Providence Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Providence Elementary is 24.5:1, which is 38% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Providence Elementary?
48.0% of students at Providence Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Providence Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Providence Elementary is African American at 70.5% of enrollment, in Huntsville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Providence Elementary?
Providence Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Providence Elementary rank among schools in Huntsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Providence Elementary ranks #25 of 29 schools in Huntsville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Huntsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Huntsville City?
Besides Providence Elementary, Huntsville City also operates Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students), Huntsville High School (1,807 students), and Goldsmithschiffman Elementary (935 students). See the Huntsville City district page for the complete list.