Enrollment
1,034
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saraland, AL
Saraland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Saraland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010018500952
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saraland Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Saraland · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Saraland Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saraland Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Saraland, AL.
School address
District: Saraland City · Alabama
NCES ID 010018500952 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saraland Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saraland Elementary School
Saraland Elementary School is a large elementary school in Saraland, Alabama, enrolling 1,034 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 43.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,034 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 179 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #63.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1034 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.8% 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 Middle Schooladams Campus (789 students) alongside Saraland 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 Saraland Elementary School compares
Saraland 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 | 43.6% | ▼ 26% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | top 7% | - | - |
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.
1,034
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
12.8%
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 1034 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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 72.9%
African American 17.1%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Saraland 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 Saraland City, which includes Saraland Elementary School.
$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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saraland High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saraland Early Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saraland Elementary School'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
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,034 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Saraland Elementary School
How many students attend Saraland Elementary School?
Saraland Elementary School has 1,034 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saraland, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saraland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saraland 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 Saraland Elementary School?
43.6% of students at Saraland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saraland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Saraland Elementary School is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Saraland, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saraland Elementary School?
Saraland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Saraland Elementary School rank among public schools in Saraland?
By Resource Investment Index, Saraland Elementary School ranks #2 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 Elementary School a good school?
Saraland Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 Elementary School, Saraland City also operates Saraland High School (1,134 students), Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus (789 students), and Saraland Early Education Center (557 students). See the Saraland City district page for the complete list.
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