Enrollment
557
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saraland, AL
Saraland Early Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Saraland Early Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010018502427
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saraland Early Education Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Saraland · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Saraland Early Education Center has class sizes larger than 76% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saraland Early Education Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Saraland, AL.
School address
District: Saraland City · Alabama
NCES ID 010018502427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saraland Early Education Center compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saraland Early Education Center
Saraland Early Education Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Saraland, Alabama, enrolling 557 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 557 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 391 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #339, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 557 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Saraland City also operates Saraland High School (1,134 students) and Saraland Elementary School (1,034 students) alongside Saraland Early Education Center.
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 Saraland Early Education Center compares
Saraland Early Education Center on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 24% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 76% in Alabama - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.0%
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
$12,150
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 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 71.3%
African American 16.9%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, Saraland Early Education Center is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Saraland City, which includes Saraland Early Education Center.
$12,150
Per student
-3%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 54.2%
Federal 12.1%
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 Saraland Early Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saraland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saraland Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saraland Early Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~557 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Saraland Early Education Center
How many students attend Saraland Early Education Center?
Saraland Early Education Center has 557 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saraland, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saraland Early Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Saraland Early Education Center is 19.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Saraland Early Education Center?
44.9% of students at Saraland Early Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saraland Early Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Saraland Early Education Center is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Saraland, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saraland Early Education Center?
Saraland Early Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Saraland Early Education Center rank among public schools in Saraland?
By Resource Investment Index, Saraland Early Education Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Saraland, 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 Saraland on the city page.
Is Saraland Early Education Center a good school?
Saraland Early Education Center earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of 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 Saraland City?
Besides Saraland Early Education Center, Saraland City also operates Saraland High School (1,134 students), Saraland Elementary School (1,034 students), and Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus (789 students). See the Saraland City district page for the complete list.
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