- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Semmes, AL
Semmes Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Semmes Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010237001560
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Semmes Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Semmes · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Semmes Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Semmes Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Semmes, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Semmes Elementary School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 010237001560 · Semmes, AL Other · MID · TRAD
576 enr · 19.9:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Semmes Elementary School held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Semmes Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
2,271 students
- Mary G Montgom
Mary G Montgomery High School
1,888 students
- Alma Bryant Hi
Alma Bryant High School
1,624 students
- Wp Davidson Hi
Wp Davidson High School
1,470 students
- Bernice J Caus
Bernice J Causey Middle School
1,339 students
- This school 576
Semmes Elementary School
576 students
What this shows Semmes Elementary School reports 576 students on the CCD universe file.
How Semmes Elementary School compares
Semmes 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 | 45.8% | ▼ 22% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 34% | - | - |
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.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
21.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,245
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 576 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.5%
African American 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Semmes Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mobile County reports $13,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Semmes Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Semmes Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Semmes
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~576 students)
Frequently asked questions about Semmes Elementary School
How many students attend Semmes Elementary School?
Semmes Elementary School has 576 students enrolled. It is a public school in Semmes, AL. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Semmes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Semmes 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 Semmes Elementary School?
45.8% of students at Semmes Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Semmes Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Semmes Elementary School is White at 62.5% of enrollment, in Semmes, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Semmes Elementary School?
Semmes Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Semmes Elementary School rank among public schools in Semmes?
By Resource Investment Index, Semmes Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Semmes, 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 Mobile County?
Besides Semmes Elementary School, Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students), Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students), and Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.