- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Selma, AL
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sophia P Kingston Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010297000152
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Selma · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.4:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sophia P Kingston Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Selma, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 010297000152 · Selma, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 25.4:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Selma High School (680 students)
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Selma High Sch
Selma High School
680 students
- Edgewood Eleme
Edgewood Elementary School
402 students
- Meadowview Ele
Meadowview Elementary School
334 students
- This school
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
305 students
- The Rbhudson S
The Rbhudson Steam Academy
279 students
- School of Disc 172
School of Discovery Genesis Center
172 students
What this shows Sophia P Kingston Elementary School reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sophia P Kingston Elementary School compares
Sophia P Kingston 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 44% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 7% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 98% in Alabama - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,254
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 95.7%
Two or More 3.0%
White 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, Sophia P Kingston Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Selma City reports $14,254 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sophia P Kingston Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selma High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Rbhudson Steam Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School of Discovery Genesis Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sophia P Kingston Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Selma
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Brantley Elementary School
Standard public school
204 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Payne Elementary School
Standard public school
164 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Southside Primary School
Standard public school
147 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Clark Elementary School
Standard public school
113 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Saints Virtual Academy
Standard public school
24 students 4:1 students per teacher
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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
How many students attend Sophia P Kingston Elementary School?
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Selma, AL. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sophia P Kingston Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sophia P Kingston Elementary School is 25.4:1, which is 44% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sophia P Kingston Elementary School?
63.1% of students at Sophia P Kingston Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sophia P Kingston Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sophia P Kingston Elementary School is African American at 95.7% of enrollment, in Selma, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sophia P Kingston Elementary School?
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Sophia P Kingston Elementary School rank among schools in Selma?
By Resource Investment Index, Sophia P Kingston Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Selma, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Selma on the city page.
What other schools are in Selma City?
Besides Sophia P Kingston Elementary School, Selma City also operates Selma High School (680 students), Edgewood Elementary School (402 students), and Meadowview Elementary School (334 students). See the Selma City district page for the complete list.