Enrollment
609
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Slocomb, AL
Slocomb Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Slocomb Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010166001793
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Slocomb Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Slocomb · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Slocomb Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Slocomb Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Slocomb, AL.
School address
District: Geneva County · Alabama
NCES ID 010166001793 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Slocomb Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Slocomb Elementary School
Slocomb Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Slocomb, Alabama, enrolling 609 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 90% of Alabama schools and 19% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 609 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 440 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #208.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 609 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 25.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Geneva County also operates Geneva County Elementary School (474 students) and Samson Elementary School (361 students) alongside Slocomb 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 Slocomb Elementary School compares
Slocomb 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 9% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 90% in Alabama - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,714
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 609 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 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 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 4.9%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Slocomb Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Geneva County, which includes Slocomb Elementary School.
$11,714
Per student
-6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.4%
State 58.6%
Federal 25.0%
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 Slocomb Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Samson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Slocomb High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Slocomb Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Geneva County High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Slocomb Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~609 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Slocomb Elementary School
How many students attend Slocomb Elementary School?
Slocomb Elementary School has 609 students enrolled. It is a public school in Slocomb, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slocomb Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Slocomb Elementary School is 21:1, which is 19% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Slocomb Elementary School?
63.9% of students at Slocomb Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Slocomb Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Slocomb Elementary School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Slocomb, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Slocomb Elementary School?
Slocomb Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Slocomb Elementary School rank among public schools in Slocomb?
By Resource Investment Index, Slocomb Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Slocomb, 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 Slocomb on the city page.
Is Slocomb Elementary School a good school?
Slocomb Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 Geneva County?
Besides Slocomb Elementary School, Geneva County also operates Geneva County Elementary School (474 students), Samson Elementary School (361 students), and Slocomb High School (354 students). See the Geneva County district page for the complete list.
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