- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Robert D Sloman Primary grew from 596 students in 2022-23 to 634 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 010000601413 · Douglas, AL Other · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 18:1 · 47.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Asbury Elementary School (729 students)
Robert D Sloman Primary grew from 596 students in 2022-23 to 634 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Robert D Sloman Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Asbury Element
Asbury Elementary School
729 students
- Douglas High S
Douglas High School
727 students
- Asbury High Sc
Asbury High School
659 students
- This school
Robert D Sloman Primary
613 students
- Kate D Smith D
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School
546 students
- Douglas Elemen
Douglas Elementary School
521 students
What this shows Robert D Sloman Primary reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert D Sloman Primary compares
Robert D Sloman Primary is a growing 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$13,172
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 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.
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
District finance for Marshall County reports $13,172 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~613 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 634 (2023-24), up 38.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.