Enrollment
446
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reeltown Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reeltown Elementary School
Reeltown Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Notasulga, Alabama, enrolling 446 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.9:1, Reeltown Elementary School is leaner than roughly 91% of Alabama schools and 21% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.5% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 446 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 460 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #95.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 446 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Notasulga's public schools, it stands alongside Reeltown High School (495 students): Reeltown Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 20.6:1).
Tallapoosa County also operates Horseshoe Bend High School (776 students) and Dadeville Elementary School (571 students) alongside Reeltown 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 Reeltown Elementary School compares
Reeltown 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,240
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tallapoosa County, which includes Reeltown Elementary School.
$12,240
Per student
-2%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 47.4%
Federal 17.6%
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 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
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~446 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Notasulga on the city page.
Is Reeltown Elementary School a good school?
Reeltown Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% 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 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.
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