Enrollment
592
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, AL
Rogers Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rogers Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010201002550
👥 S:T ratio 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rogers Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rogers Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rogers Elementary School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Florence, AL.
School address
District: Lauderdale County · Alabama
NCES ID 010201002550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rogers Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rogers Elementary School
Rogers Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Florence, Alabama, enrolling 592 students.
At 17.9:1, 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 52.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 592 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 452 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #394, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Among Florence's public schools, it stands alongside Forest Hills School (906 students): Rogers Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.9:1 vs 16.8:1).
Lauderdale County also operates Brooks Elementary School (874 students) and Lauderdale Elementary School (746 students) alongside Rogers Elementary School.
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 Rogers Elementary School compares
Rogers Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▼ 11% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Alabama - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,894
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.
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 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Rogers Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lauderdale County, which includes Rogers Elementary School.
$10,894
Per student
-13%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.4%
State 60.3%
Federal 14.3%
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 Rogers Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lauderdale Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooks High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rogers Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 713
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Florence
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Forest Hills School
Standard public school
906 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Central High School
Standard public school
596 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Wilson High School
Standard public school
585 students 15:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Rogers High School
Standard public school
510 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Weeden Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 17:1 students per teacher
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 (~592 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rogers Elementary School
How many students attend Rogers Elementary School?
Rogers Elementary School has 592 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florence, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rogers Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rogers Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rogers Elementary School?
52.3% of students at Rogers Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rogers Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rogers Elementary School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Florence, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rogers Elementary School?
Rogers Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Rogers Elementary School rank among schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Rogers Elementary School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Florence, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Florence on the city page.
Is Rogers Elementary School a good school?
Rogers Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools. 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 Lauderdale County?
Besides Rogers Elementary School, Lauderdale County also operates Brooks Elementary School (874 students), Lauderdale Elementary School (746 students), and Brooks High School (729 students). See the Lauderdale County district page for the complete list.
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