Enrollment
613
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Douglas, AL
Robert D Sloman Primary
Federal NCES profile for Robert D Sloman Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010000601413
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert D Sloman Primary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Douglas · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert D Sloman Primary has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert D Sloman Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Douglas, AL.
School address
District: Marshall County · Alabama
NCES ID 010000601413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert D Sloman Primary compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert D Sloman Primary
Robert D Sloman Primary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Douglas, Alabama, enrolling 613 students.
At 18:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 613 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 410 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #369, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 613 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 27.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Marshall County also operates Asbury Elementary School (729 students) and Douglas High School (727 students) alongside Robert D Sloman Primary.
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 Robert D Sloman Primary compares
Robert D Sloman Primary on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▼ 19% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Alabama - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$12,202
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 613 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 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 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Robert D Sloman Primary is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshall County, which includes Robert D Sloman Primary.
$12,202
Per student
-2%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.3%
State 51.2%
Federal 27.6%
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 Robert D Sloman Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Asbury High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Douglas Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert D Sloman Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~613 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Robert D Sloman Primary
How many students attend Robert D Sloman Primary?
Robert D Sloman Primary has 613 students enrolled. It is a public school in Douglas, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert D Sloman Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert D Sloman Primary is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert D Sloman Primary?
47.5% of students at Robert D Sloman Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert D Sloman Primary?
The largest demographic group at Robert D Sloman Primary is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Douglas, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert D Sloman Primary?
Robert D Sloman Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Robert D Sloman Primary rank among public schools in Douglas?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert D Sloman Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Douglas, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Douglas on the city page.
Is Robert D Sloman Primary a good school?
Robert D Sloman Primary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Marshall County?
Besides Robert D Sloman Primary, Marshall County also operates Asbury Elementary School (729 students), Douglas High School (727 students), and Asbury High School (659 students). See the Marshall County district page for the complete list.
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