Enrollment
480
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southview Primary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southview Primary School
Southview Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Opelika, Alabama, enrolling 480 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.3% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 480 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 467 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #335, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and White (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 480 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Opelika's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sanford Middle School (533 students): Southview Primary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.1:1 vs 16.7:1).
Opelika City also operates Opelika High School (1,590 students) and Opelika Middle School (812 students) alongside Southview Primary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Southview Primary School compares
Southview Primary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Opelika City, which includes Southview Primary School.
$11,407
Per student
-9%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 46.5%
Federal 16.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~480 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Southview Primary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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