- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Red Level, AL
Red Level School
Federal NCES profile for Red Level School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010093002167
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Level School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Alabama schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 535
- students enrolled
Red Level School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Covington County · Alabama
NCES ID 010093002167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Red Level School grew from 488 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 010093002167 · Red Level, AL Other · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 15.7:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Straughn Elementary School (569 students)
Red Level School grew from 488 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Red Level School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Straughn Eleme
Straughn Elementary School
569 students
- This school
Red Level School
535 students
- Pleasant Home
Pleasant Home School
508 students
- Straughn High
Straughn High School
433 students
- Ws Harlan Elem
Ws Harlan Elementary School
293 students
- Straughn Middl
Straughn Middle School
287 students
What this shows Red Level School reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Level School compares
Red Level School 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 | 15.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 18% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 24% in Alabama - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,826
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 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
African American 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Red Level School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Covington County reports $11,826 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Level School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straughn Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Home School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Straughn High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ws Harlan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Straughn Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Level School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Level School
How many students attend Red Level School?
Red Level School has 535 students enrolled. It is a public school in Red Level, AL. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Level School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Level School is 15.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 0% higher 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 Level School?
69.1% of students at Red Level School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Level School?
The largest demographic group at Red Level School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Red Level, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Level School?
Red Level School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Covington County?
Besides Red Level School, Covington County also operates Straughn Elementary School (569 students), Pleasant Home School (508 students), and Straughn High School (433 students). See the Covington County district page for the complete list.