- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anniston, AL
Saks Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Saks Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010054000242
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saks Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Anniston · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 80.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Saks Elementary School has class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saks Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Anniston, AL.
School address
District: Calhoun County · Alabama
NCES ID 010054000242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+157 students YoY
Saks Elementary School grew from 459 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (+34.2%).
Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+157 students YoY 010054000242 · Anniston, AL Other · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 20.2:1 · 80.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Elementary School (712 students)
Saks Elementary School grew from 459 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (+34.2%). Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Saks Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Ele
Alexandria Elementary School
712 students
- This school
Saks Elementary School
625 students
- Wellborn Eleme
Wellborn Elementary School
598 students
- Weaver Element
Weaver Elementary School
544 students
- White Plains E
White Plains Elementary School
530 students
- Alexandria Mid
Alexandria Middle School
503 students
What this shows Saks Elementary School reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saks Elementary School compares
Saks Elementary School is a growing 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.6% | ▲ 37% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 85% in Alabama - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$12,117
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 625 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.3%
White 39.8%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Saks Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calhoun County reports $12,117 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saks Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wellborn Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weaver Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Plains Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alexandria Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saks Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Anniston
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Wellborn Elementary School
Standard public school
598 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
White Plains Elementary School
Standard public school
530 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
De Armanville Elementary School
Standard public school
478 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Wellborn High School
Standard public school
425 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Coldwater Elementary School
Standard public school
391 students 14:1 students per teacher
Cobb Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
270 students 15.9:1 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 (~625 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saks Elementary School
How many students attend Saks Elementary School?
Saks Elementary School has 625 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anniston, AL. CCD year-over-year: 459 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), up 157.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saks Elementary School is 20.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saks Elementary School?
80.6% of students at Saks Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saks Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Saks Elementary School is African American at 41.3% of enrollment, in Anniston, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saks Elementary School?
Saks Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Saks Elementary School rank among schools in Anniston?
By Resource Investment Index, Saks Elementary School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Anniston, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Anniston on the city page.
What other schools are in Calhoun County?
Besides Saks Elementary School, Calhoun County also operates Alexandria Elementary School (712 students), Wellborn Elementary School (598 students), and Weaver Elementary School (544 students). See the Calhoun County district page for the complete list.