Enrollment
517
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Enterprise, AL
Rucker Boulevard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Rucker Boulevard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010132000481
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rucker Boulevard Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Enterprise · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rucker Boulevard Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rucker Boulevard Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Enterprise, AL.
School address
District: Enterprise City · Alabama
NCES ID 010132000481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rucker Boulevard Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rucker Boulevard Elementary School
Rucker Boulevard Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Enterprise, Alabama, enrolling 517 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 517 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 442 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #202.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 517 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Enterprise's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hillcrest Elementary School (753 students): Rucker Boulevard Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.9:1 vs 17.9:1).
Enterprise City also operates Enterprise High School (2,177 students) and Hillcrest Elementary School (753 students) alongside Rucker Boulevard 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 Rucker Boulevard Elementary School compares
Rucker Boulevard 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 11% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.2%
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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 83% in Alabama - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,045
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 38.9%
African American 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Rucker Boulevard Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Enterprise City, which includes Rucker Boulevard Elementary School.
$11,045
Per student
-12%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 58.3%
Federal 16.2%
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 Rucker Boulevard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holly Hill Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookwood Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coppinville School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rucker Boulevard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,177
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Enterprise
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Standard public school
753 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Holly Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
666 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Harrand Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Pinedale Elementary School
Standard public school
350 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~517 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rucker Boulevard Elementary School
How many students attend Rucker Boulevard Elementary School?
Rucker Boulevard Elementary School has 517 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Enterprise, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rucker Boulevard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rucker Boulevard Elementary School is 19.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rucker Boulevard Elementary School?
52.2% of students at Rucker Boulevard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rucker Boulevard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Rucker Boulevard Elementary School is White at 38.9% of enrollment, in Enterprise, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rucker Boulevard Elementary School?
Rucker Boulevard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rucker Boulevard Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Enterprise?
By Resource Investment Index, Rucker Boulevard Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Enterprise, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Enterprise on the city page.
Is Rucker Boulevard Elementary School a good school?
Rucker Boulevard Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Alabama schools. It is also more 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 Enterprise City?
Besides Rucker Boulevard Elementary School, Enterprise City also operates Enterprise High School (2,177 students), Hillcrest Elementary School (753 students), and Holly Hill Elementary School (666 students). See the Enterprise City district page for the complete list.
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