- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Red Bay, AL
Red Bay Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Red Bay Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010159002475
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Bay Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 44.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 410
- students enrolled
Red Bay Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Franklin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010159002475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Red Bay Elementary held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 010159002475 · Red Bay, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 14.6:1 · 44.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Belgreen High School (588 students)
Red Bay Elementary held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Red Bay Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belgreen High
Belgreen High School
588 students
- Tharptown Elem
Tharptown Elementary School
541 students
- Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell Elementary School
441 students
- This school
Red Bay Elementary
410 students
- Tharptown High
Tharptown High School
410 students
- Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell High School
382 students
What this shows Red Bay Elementary reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Bay Elementary compares
Red Bay Elementary 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.2% | ▼ 25% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 13% in Alabama - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,421
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 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
African American 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, Red Bay Elementary is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Franklin County reports $13,421 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Bay Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgreen High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tharptown Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phil Campbell Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tharptown High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phil Campbell High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Bay Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Red Bay
1 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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Bay Elementary
How many students attend Red Bay Elementary?
Red Bay Elementary has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Red Bay, AL. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Bay Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Bay Elementary is 14.6:1, which is 18% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 7% 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 Red Bay Elementary?
44.2% of students at Red Bay Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Bay Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Red Bay Elementary is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Red Bay, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Bay Elementary?
Red Bay Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in Franklin County?
Besides Red Bay Elementary, Franklin County also operates Belgreen High School (588 students), Tharptown Elementary School (541 students), and Phil Campbell Elementary School (441 students). See the Franklin County district page for the complete list.