- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Birmingham, AL
Richard Arrington Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Richard Arrington Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010039002489
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Arrington Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Alabama schools.
- #37 of 38
- schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 77.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard Arrington Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Arrington Elementary ranks #37 of 38 schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: Birmingham City · Alabama
NCES ID 010039002489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Richard Arrington Elementary shrank from 374 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (-14.2%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 010039002489 · Birmingham, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 18.9:1 · 77.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students)
Richard Arrington Elementary shrank from 374 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (-14.2%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Richard Arrington Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huffman High S
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
1,094 students
- Parker High Sc
Parker High School
942 students
- Glen Iris Elem
Glen Iris Elementary School
827 students
- Huffman Academ
Huffman Academy
779 students
- Ramsay High Sc
Ramsay High School
762 students
- This school 341
Richard Arrington Elementary
341 students
What this shows Richard Arrington Elementary reports 341 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard Arrington Elementary compares
Richard Arrington Elementary 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.3% | ▲ 31% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 72% in Alabama - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,201
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
White 1.5%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Richard Arrington Elementary is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Birmingham City reports $16,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard Arrington Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huffman High Schoolmagnet | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Iris Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huffman Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramsay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Arrington Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Birmingham
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
Standard public school
1,094 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Glen Iris Elementary School
Standard public school
827 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Chalkville Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Huffman Academy
Standard public school
779 students 20:1 students per teacher
Jacksonolin High School
Standard public school
713 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Bryant Park Elementary
Standard public school
707 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard Arrington Elementary
How many students attend Richard Arrington Elementary?
Richard Arrington Elementary has 341 students enrolled. It is a public school in Birmingham, AL. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Arrington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Arrington Elementary is 18.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard Arrington Elementary?
77.3% of students at Richard Arrington Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Arrington Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Richard Arrington Elementary is African American at 85.6% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Arrington Elementary?
Richard Arrington Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Richard Arrington Elementary rank among schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Arrington Elementary ranks #37 of 38 schools in Birmingham, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Birmingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Birmingham City?
Besides Richard Arrington Elementary, Birmingham City also operates Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students), Parker High School (942 students), and Glen Iris Elementary School (827 students). See the Birmingham City district page for the complete list.