- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gilbertown, AL
Southern Choctaw Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southern Choctaw Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010069000182
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Choctaw Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 288
- students enrolled
Southern Choctaw Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Choctaw County · Alabama
NCES ID 010069000182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Southern Choctaw Elementary School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 010069000182 · Gilbertown, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 15.2:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Choctaw County Elementary (295 students)
Southern Choctaw Elementary School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Southern Choctaw Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Choctaw County
Choctaw County Elementary
295 students
- This school
Southern Choctaw Elementary School
288 students
- Choctaw County
Choctaw County High School
231 students
- Southern Choct
Southern Choctaw High School
211 students
What this shows Southern Choctaw Elementary School reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Choctaw Elementary School compares
Southern Choctaw 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▲ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 19% in Alabama - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$16,901
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.5%
White 43.8%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Southern Choctaw Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Choctaw County reports $16,901 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southern Choctaw Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choctaw County Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Choctaw County High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Choctaw High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Choctaw Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Gilbertown
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 (~288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Choctaw Elementary School
How many students attend Southern Choctaw Elementary School?
Southern Choctaw Elementary School has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gilbertown, AL. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Choctaw Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Choctaw Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% lower 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 Southern Choctaw Elementary School?
61.8% of students at Southern Choctaw Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Choctaw Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southern Choctaw Elementary School is African American at 53.5% of enrollment, in Gilbertown, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Choctaw Elementary School?
Southern Choctaw Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
What other schools are in Choctaw County?
Besides Southern Choctaw Elementary School, Choctaw County also operates Choctaw County Elementary (295 students), Choctaw County High School (231 students), and Southern Choctaw High School (211 students). See the Choctaw County district page for the complete list.