- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Danville, AL
Speake
Federal NCES profile for Speake, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010204000788
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Speake earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Speake has class sizes smaller than 85% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Speake ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Danville, AL.
School address
District: Lawrence County · Alabama
NCES ID 010204000788 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Speake held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 010204000788 · Danville, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 14.8:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Moulton Elementary School (695 students)
Speake held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Speake in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moulton Elemen
Moulton Elementary School
695 students
- Lawrence Count
Lawrence County High School
586 students
- East Lawrence
East Lawrence Elementary School
576 students
- Hatton High Sc
Hatton High School
536 students
- Moulton Middle
Moulton Middle School
505 students
- This school 178
Speake
178 students
What this shows Speake reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Speake compares
Speake 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 12% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 15% in Alabama - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$13,382
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 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.6%
African American 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Speake is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lawrence County reports $13,382 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Speake Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moulton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Lawrence Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hatton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moulton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Speake's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Danville
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 (~178 students)
Frequently asked questions about Speake
How many students attend Speake?
Speake has 178 students enrolled. It is a public school in Danville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 182 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Speake?
The student-teacher ratio at Speake is 14.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% 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 Speake?
65.6% of students at Speake are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Speake?
The largest demographic group at Speake is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Danville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Speake?
Speake has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Speake rank among public schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, Speake ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Danville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lawrence County?
Besides Speake, Lawrence County also operates Moulton Elementary School (695 students), Lawrence County High School (586 students), and East Lawrence Elementary School (576 students). See the Lawrence County district page for the complete list.