- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montgomery, AL
Southlawn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Southlawn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010243001037
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southlawn Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools.
- #23 of 28
- schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 87.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Southlawn Elementary School has class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southlawn Elementary School ranks #23 of 28 schools in Montgomery, AL.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Alabama
NCES ID 010243001037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Southlawn Elementary School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 010243001037 · Montgomery, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 21.9:1 · 87.2% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students)
Southlawn Elementary School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Southlawn Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Davi
Jefferson Davis High School
1,587 students
- Carver Senior
Carver Senior High School
1,553 students
- Lee High Schoo
Lee High School
1,282 students
- Park Crossing
Park Crossing High School
882 students
- Brewbaker Midd
Brewbaker Middle School
806 students
- This school 395
Southlawn Elementary School
395 students
What this shows Southlawn Elementary School reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southlawn Elementary School compares
Southlawn 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.2% | ▲ 48% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 94% in Alabama - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$12,977
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
White 1.3%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Southlawn Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County reports $12,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southlawn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carver Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Crossing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brewbaker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southlawn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Montgomery
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Dalraida Elementary School
Standard public school
711 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Halcyon Elementary School
Standard public school
694 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Brewbaker Primary School
Standard public school
651 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Garrett Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Dannelly Elementary School
Standard public school
588 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Crump Elementary School
Standard public school
575 students 19.8:1 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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southlawn Elementary School
How many students attend Southlawn Elementary School?
Southlawn Elementary School has 395 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montgomery, AL. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southlawn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southlawn Elementary School is 21.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southlawn Elementary School?
87.2% of students at Southlawn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southlawn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Southlawn Elementary School is African American at 76.2% of enrollment, in Montgomery, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southlawn Elementary School?
Southlawn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Southlawn Elementary School rank among schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Southlawn Elementary School ranks #23 of 28 schools in Montgomery, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Montgomery on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Southlawn Elementary School, Montgomery County also operates Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students), Carver Senior High School (1,553 students), and Lee High School (1,282 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.