- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smiths Station, AL
South Smiths Station Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Smiths Station Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010207000296
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Smiths Station Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Smiths Station · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Smiths Station Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Smiths Station Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Smiths Station, AL.
School address
District: Lee County · Alabama
NCES ID 010207000296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
South Smiths Station Elementary School held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 010207000296 · Smiths Station, AL Other · MID · TRAD
669 enr · 15.9:1 · 56.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Smiths Station High School (1,588 students)
South Smiths Station Elementary School held near 659 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
South Smiths Station Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smiths Station
Smiths Station High School
1,588 students
- Smiths Station
Smiths Station Junior High School
910 students
- West Smiths St
West Smiths Station Elementary School
811 students
- East Smiths St
East Smiths Station Elementary School
785 students
- Beauregard Ele
Beauregard Elementary School
783 students
- This school
South Smiths Station Elementary School
669 students
What this shows South Smiths Station Elementary School reports 669 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Smiths Station Elementary School compares
South Smiths Station 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▼ 4% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 27% in Alabama - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$12,566
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 669 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.4%
African American 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, South Smiths Station Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee County reports $12,566 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Smiths Station Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Station High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smiths Station Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Smiths Station Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Smiths Station Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beauregard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Smiths Station Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Smiths Station
2 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 (~669 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Smiths Station Elementary School
How many students attend South Smiths Station Elementary School?
South Smiths Station Elementary School has 669 students enrolled. It is a public school in Smiths Station, AL. CCD year-over-year: 645 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Smiths Station Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Smiths Station Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Smiths Station Elementary School?
56.7% of students at South Smiths Station Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Smiths Station Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Smiths Station Elementary School is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Smiths Station, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Smiths Station Elementary School?
South Smiths Station Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 South Smiths Station Elementary School rank among schools in Smiths Station?
By Resource Investment Index, South Smiths Station Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Smiths Station, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Smiths Station on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee County?
Besides South Smiths Station Elementary School, Lee County also operates Smiths Station High School (1,588 students), Smiths Station Junior High School (910 students), and West Smiths Station Elementary School (811 students). See the Lee County district page for the complete list.