- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Saraland Early Education Center held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 010018502427 · Saraland, AL Other · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 19.2:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Saraland High School (1,134 students)
Saraland Early Education Center held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Saraland Early Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saraland High
Saraland High School
1,134 students
- Saraland Eleme
Saraland Elementary School
1,034 students
- Saraland Middl
Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus
789 students
- This school
Saraland Early Education Center
557 students
What this shows Saraland Early Education Center reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saraland Early Education Center compares
Saraland Early Education Center 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,300
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 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.
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
District finance for Saraland City reports $12,300 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~557 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.