- Enrollment
- 2,919
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hoover, AL
Rocky Ridge Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Ridge Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010000701742
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky Ridge Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Hoover · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocky Ridge Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Ridge Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 schools in Hoover, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Rocky Ridge Elementary School shrank from 573 students in 2022-23 to 541 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 010000701742 · Hoover, AL Other · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 13.4:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoover High School (2,919 students)
Rocky Ridge Elementary School shrank from 573 students in 2022-23 to 541 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Rocky Ridge Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hoover High Sc
Hoover High School
2,919 students
- Spain Park Hig
Spain Park High School
1,472 students
- Robert F Bumpu
Robert F Bumpus Middle School
1,192 students
- Berry Middle S 1,058
Berry Middle School
1,058 students
- Ira F Simmons 860
Ira F Simmons Middle School
860 students
- This school 577
Rocky Ridge Elementary School
577 students
What this shows Rocky Ridge Elementary School reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rocky Ridge Elementary School compares
Rocky Ridge 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 | 31.8% | ▼ 46% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 33% | - | - |
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.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,273
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 577 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
African American 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Rocky Ridge Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Hoover City reports $14,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rocky Ridge Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spain Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert F Bumpus Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berry Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ira F Simmons Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rocky Ridge Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Hoover
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Trace Crossings Elementary School
Standard public school
769 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Deer Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
735 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Bluff Park Elementary School
Standard public school
658 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Riverchase Elementary School
Standard public school
562 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
South Shades Crest Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Gwin Elementary School
Standard public school
508 students 12.4:1 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 (~577 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Ridge Elementary School
How many students attend Rocky Ridge Elementary School?
Rocky Ridge Elementary School has 577 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hoover, AL. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Ridge Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Ridge 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 Rocky Ridge Elementary School?
31.8% of students at Rocky Ridge Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky Ridge Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rocky Ridge Elementary School is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Hoover, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Ridge Elementary School?
Rocky Ridge Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
How does Rocky Ridge Elementary School rank among schools in Hoover?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Ridge Elementary School ranks #4 of 10 schools in Hoover, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hoover on the city page.
What other schools are in Hoover City?
Besides Rocky Ridge Elementary School, Hoover City also operates Hoover High School (2,919 students), Spain Park High School (1,472 students), and Robert F Bumpus Middle School (1,192 students). See the Hoover City district page for the complete list.