- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Rogers Elementary School held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 010201002550 · Florence, AL Other · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 17.9:1 · 52.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooks Elementary School (874 students)
Rogers Elementary School held near 585 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Rogers Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooks Element
Brooks Elementary School
874 students
- Lauderdale Ele
Lauderdale Elementary School
746 students
- Brooks High Sc
Brooks High School
729 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
713 students
- Central High S
Central High School
596 students
- This school
Rogers Elementary School
592 students
What this shows Rogers Elementary School reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rogers Elementary School compares
Rogers Elementary School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,253
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.
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.
District finance for Lauderdale County reports $12,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~592 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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.
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.