- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Satsuma, AL
Robert E Lee Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Robert E Lee Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010018902196
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert E Lee Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 805
- students enrolled
Robert E Lee Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Robert E Lee Elementary held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 010018902196 · Satsuma, AL Other · MID · TRAD
805 enr · 20.1:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Satsuma High School (729 students)
Robert E Lee Elementary held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
How Robert E Lee Elementary compares
Robert E Lee Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▼ 26% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 805 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
805
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 84% in Alabama - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,412
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 805 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Robert E Lee Elementary is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Satsuma City reports $12,412 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert E Lee Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Satsuma High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert E Lee Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Satsuma
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 (~805 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert E Lee Elementary
How many students attend Robert E Lee Elementary?
Robert E Lee Elementary has 805 students enrolled. It is a public school in Satsuma, AL. CCD year-over-year: 767 (2022-23) → 763 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert E Lee Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert E Lee Elementary is 20.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert E Lee Elementary?
43.7% of students at Robert E Lee Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert E Lee Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Robert E Lee Elementary is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Satsuma, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert E Lee Elementary?
Robert E Lee Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Satsuma City?
Besides Robert E Lee Elementary, Satsuma City also operates Satsuma High School (729 students). See the Satsuma City district page for the complete list.