Enrollment
361
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Samson, AL
Samson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Samson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010166001771
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Samson Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Samson · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Samson Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Samson Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Samson, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Samson Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Samson Elementary School
Samson Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Samson, Alabama, enrolling 361 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 361 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 331 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 25.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Geneva County also operates Slocomb Elementary School (609 students) and Geneva County Elementary School (474 students) alongside Samson 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 Samson Elementary School compares
Samson 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▲ 28% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Alabama - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.4%
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
$11,714
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 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Samson Elementary School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Geneva County, which includes Samson Elementary School.
$11,714
Per student
-6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.4%
State 58.6%
Federal 25.0%
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 Samson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slocomb Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Geneva County Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slocomb High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Slocomb Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Geneva County High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Samson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~361 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Samson Elementary School
How many students attend Samson Elementary School?
Samson Elementary School has 361 students enrolled. It is a public school in Samson, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Samson Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Samson Elementary School?
75.2% of students at Samson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Samson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Samson Elementary School is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Samson, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Samson Elementary School?
Samson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Samson Elementary School rank among public schools in Samson?
By Resource Investment Index, Samson Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Samson, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Samson on the city page.
Is Samson Elementary School a good school?
Samson Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Geneva County?
Besides Samson Elementary School, Geneva County also operates Slocomb Elementary School (609 students), Geneva County Elementary School (474 students), and Slocomb High School (354 students). See the Geneva County district page for the complete list.
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