- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Opelika, AL
Southview Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Southview Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010258001778
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southview Primary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Opelika · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Southview Primary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southview Primary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Opelika, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Southview Primary School grew from 431 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 010258001778 · Opelika, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 17.1:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Opelika High School (1,590 students)
Southview Primary School grew from 431 students in 2022-23 to 467 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Southview Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Opelika High S
Opelika High School
1,590 students
- Opelika Middle
Opelika Middle School
812 students
- This school 480
Southview Primary School
480 students
- Northside Scho 464
Northside School
464 students
- Jeter Primary 435
Jeter Primary School
435 students
- Carver Primary 414
Carver Primary School
414 students
What this shows Southview Primary School reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southview Primary School compares
Southview Primary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▼ 3% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Alabama - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,232
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 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.9%
White 36.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Southview Primary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Opelika City reports $12,232 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southview Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opelika High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Opelika Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jeter Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carver Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southview Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Opelika
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sanford Middle School
Standard public school
533 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Northside School
Standard public school
464 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Jeter Primary School
Standard public school
435 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Carver Primary School
Standard public school
414 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Morris Avenue Intermediate School
Standard public school
397 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
West Forest Intermediate School
Standard public school
393 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southview Primary School
How many students attend Southview Primary School?
Southview Primary School has 480 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Opelika, AL. CCD year-over-year: 431 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southview Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southview Primary School is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 9% 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 Southview Primary School?
57.3% of students at Southview Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southview Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Southview Primary School is African American at 42.9% of enrollment, in Opelika, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southview Primary School?
Southview Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Southview Primary School rank among elementary schools in Opelika?
By Resource Investment Index, Southview Primary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Opelika, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Opelika on the city page.
What other schools are in Opelika City?
Besides Southview Primary School, Opelika City also operates Opelika High School (1,590 students), Opelika Middle School (812 students), and Northside School (464 students). See the Opelika City district page for the complete list.