Enrollment
339
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Randolph Park Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Randolph Park Elementary School
Randolph Park Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Anniston, Alabama, enrolling 339 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.7% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 339 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 145 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 27.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Anniston's elementary schools, it stands alongside White Plains Middle School (387 students): Randolph Park Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.8:1 vs 20.4:1).
Anniston City also operates Anniston High School (498 students) and Golden Springs Elementary School (357 students) alongside Randolph Park Elementary 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 Randolph Park Elementary School compares
Randolph Park Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,896
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anniston City, which includes Randolph Park Elementary School.
$13,896
Per student
+11%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.0%
State 44.5%
Federal 27.5%
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 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
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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.
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 (~339 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Randolph Park Elementary School a good school?
Randolph Park Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of 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 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.
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