- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Notasulga, AL
Reeltown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Reeltown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010321002433
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reeltown Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Notasulga · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Reeltown Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reeltown Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Notasulga, AL.
School address
District: Tallapoosa County · Alabama
NCES ID 010321002433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-60 students YoY
Reeltown Elementary School shrank from 515 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-11.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-60 students YoY 010321002433 · Notasulga, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 13.9:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Horseshoe Bend High School (776 students)
Reeltown Elementary School shrank from 515 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-11.7%). Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Reeltown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horseshoe Bend
Horseshoe Bend High School
776 students
- Dadeville Elem
Dadeville Elementary School
571 students
- Dadeville High
Dadeville High School
534 students
- Reeltown High
Reeltown High School
495 students
- This school
Reeltown Elementary School
446 students
What this shows Reeltown Elementary School reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reeltown Elementary School compares
Reeltown Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 6% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 9% in Alabama - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,275
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 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
African American 24.9%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Reeltown Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tallapoosa County reports $13,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Reeltown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Bend High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dadeville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dadeville High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reeltown High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reeltown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Notasulga
2 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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reeltown Elementary School
How many students attend Reeltown Elementary School?
Reeltown Elementary School has 446 students enrolled. It is a public school in Notasulga, AL. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), down 60.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reeltown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reeltown Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% 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 Reeltown Elementary School?
62.5% of students at Reeltown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reeltown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Reeltown Elementary School is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Notasulga, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reeltown Elementary School?
Reeltown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Reeltown Elementary School rank among schools in Notasulga?
By Resource Investment Index, Reeltown Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Notasulga, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tallapoosa County?
Besides Reeltown Elementary School, Tallapoosa County also operates Horseshoe Bend High School (776 students), Dadeville Elementary School (571 students), and Dadeville High School (534 students). See the Tallapoosa County district page for the complete list.