- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reform, AL
Reform Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Reform Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010273001106
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reform Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 174
- students enrolled
Reform Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Pickens County · Alabama
NCES ID 010273001106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Reform Elementary School shrank from 209 students in 2022-23 to 177 in 2023-24 (-15.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.3 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 010273001106 · Reform, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
174 enr · 13.4:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Gordo Elementary School (545 students)
Reform Elementary School shrank from 209 students in 2022-23 to 177 in 2023-24 (-15.3%). Teacher FTE lost 13.3 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Reform Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gordo Elementa
Gordo Elementary School
545 students
- Gordo High Sch
Gordo High School
473 students
- Aliceville Ele
Aliceville Elementary School
415 students
- Aliceville Hig
Aliceville High School
338 students
- Pickens County
Pickens County High School
265 students
- This school 174
Reform Elementary School
174 students
What this shows Reform Elementary School reports 174 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reform Elementary School compares
Reform 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 23% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 7% in Alabama - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,293
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 174 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.
Student demographics
African American 70.1%
White 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Reform Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pickens County reports $13,293 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Reform Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordo Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gordo High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aliceville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aliceville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pickens County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reform Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Reform
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 (~174 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Reform Elementary School
How many students attend Reform Elementary School?
Reform Elementary School has 174 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reform, AL. CCD year-over-year: 209 (2022-23) → 177 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reform Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reform Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 24% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% 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 Reform Elementary School?
72.2% of students at Reform Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reform Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Reform Elementary School is African American at 70.1% of enrollment, in Reform, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reform Elementary School?
Reform Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher 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 Pickens County?
Besides Reform Elementary School, Pickens County also operates Gordo Elementary School (545 students), Gordo High School (473 students), and Aliceville Elementary School (415 students). See the Pickens County district page for the complete list.