Enrollment
779
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springville, AL
Springville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Springville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010306200217
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springville Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Springville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Springville Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springville Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Springville, AL.
School address
District: St Clair County · Alabama
NCES ID 010306200217 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springville Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springville Elementary School
Springville Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Springville, Alabama, enrolling 779 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.9% free-meal eligibility runs 49% below the Alabama average.
Enrollment of 779 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 164 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 390 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding St Clair County spends $10,015 per pupil, 20% below the Alabama average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
St Clair County also operates Moody Elementary School (839 students) and Springville High School (772 students) alongside Springville Elementary 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 Springville Elementary School compares
Springville Elementary 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 49% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 779 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
779
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 17% in Alabama - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.9%
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
$10,015
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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
White 84.9%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Springville Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Clair County, which includes Springville Elementary School.
$10,015
Per student
-20%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 62.5%
Federal 13.3%
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 Springville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moody Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moody High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other 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 (~779 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Springville Elementary School
How many students attend Springville Elementary School?
Springville Elementary School has 779 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springville Elementary School is 15:1, which is 15% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% 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 Springville Elementary School?
29.9% of students at Springville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Springville Elementary School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Springville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springville Elementary School?
Springville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Springville Elementary School rank among public schools in Springville?
By Resource Investment Index, Springville Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Springville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Springville on the city page.
Is Springville Elementary School a good school?
Springville Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of 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 St Clair County?
Besides Springville Elementary School, St Clair County also operates Moody Elementary School (839 students), Springville High School (772 students), and Springville Middle School (723 students). See the St Clair County district page for the complete list.
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