- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Saraland Elementary School held near 998 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 54.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+40 students YoY 010018500952 · Saraland, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,034 enr · 19.9:1 · 43.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Saraland High School (1,134 students)
Saraland Elementary School held near 998 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+40 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 54.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Saraland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saraland High
Saraland High School
1,134 students
- This school
Saraland Elementary School
1,034 students
- Saraland Middl
Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus
789 students
- Saraland Early
Saraland Early Education Center
557 students
What this shows Saraland Elementary School reports 1,034 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saraland Elementary School compares
Saraland Elementary School 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$12,300
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 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.
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
District finance for Saraland City reports $12,300 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,034 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 958 (2022-23) → 998 (2023-24), nearly flat (+40).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.