- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anniston, AL
Randolph Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Randolph Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010009000020
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Randolph Park Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Anniston · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 91.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Randolph Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Randolph Park Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Anniston, AL.
School address
District: Anniston City · Alabama
NCES ID 010009000020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Randolph Park Elementary School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 010009000020 · Anniston, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 18.8:1 · 91.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Anniston High School (498 students)
Randolph Park Elementary School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Randolph Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anniston High
Anniston High School
498 students
- Golden Springs
Golden Springs Elementary School
357 students
- Anniston Middl
Anniston Middle School
357 students
- This school
Randolph Park Elementary School
339 students
- Cobb Preparato
Cobb Preparatory Academy
270 students
What this shows Randolph Park Elementary School reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Randolph Park Elementary School compares
Randolph Park Elementary 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.7% | ▲ 56% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 71% in Alabama - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,450
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 3.2%
White 2.9%
Largest group: African American at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Randolph Park Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anniston City reports $15,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Randolph Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anniston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Golden Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anniston Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cobb Preparatory Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Randolph Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Anniston
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Randolph Park Elementary School
How many students attend Randolph Park Elementary School?
Randolph Park Elementary School has 339 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anniston, AL. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Randolph Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Randolph Park Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Randolph Park Elementary School?
91.7% of students at Randolph Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Randolph Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Randolph Park Elementary School is African American at 90.3% of enrollment, in Anniston, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Randolph Park Elementary School?
Randolph Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Randolph Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Anniston?
By Resource Investment Index, Randolph Park Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Anniston, 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 Anniston on the city page.
What other schools are in Anniston City?
Besides Randolph Park Elementary School, Anniston City also operates Anniston High School (498 students), Golden Springs Elementary School (357 students), and Anniston Middle School (357 students). See the Anniston City district page for the complete list.