- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Millbrook, AL
Stanhope Elmore High School
Federal NCES profile for Stanhope Elmore High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010129000468
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanhope Elmore High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Millbrook · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Stanhope Elmore High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stanhope Elmore High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Millbrook, AL.
School address
District: Elmore County · Alabama
NCES ID 010129000468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-93 students YoY
Stanhope Elmore High School shrank from 1,181 students in 2022-23 to 1,088 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-93 students YoY 010129000468 · Millbrook, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,123 enr · 18.7:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Wetumpka High School (1,219 students)
Stanhope Elmore High School shrank from 1,181 students in 2022-23 to 1,088 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 60.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Stanhope Elmore High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wetumpka High
Wetumpka High School
1,219 students
- This school
Stanhope Elmore High School
1,123 students
- Millbrook Midd
Millbrook Middle School
1,071 students
- Holtville Elem
Holtville Elementary School
877 students
- Wetumpka Eleme
Wetumpka Elementary School
868 students
- Coosada Elemen
Coosada Elementary School
797 students
What this shows Stanhope Elmore High School reports 1,123 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stanhope Elmore High School compares
Stanhope Elmore High School is a shrinking 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▼ 4% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,123 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,123
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Alabama - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$10,918
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 562 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
292
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 43.9%
White 39.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Stanhope Elmore High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Elmore County reports $10,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stanhope Elmore High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wetumpka High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Millbrook Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holtville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wetumpka Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coosada Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stanhope Elmore High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,123 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Stanhope Elmore High School
How many students attend Stanhope Elmore High School?
Stanhope Elmore High School has 1,123 students enrolled. It is a high school in Millbrook, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,181 (2022-23) → 1,088 (2023-24), down 93.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanhope Elmore High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanhope Elmore High School is 18.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stanhope Elmore High School?
56.6% of students at Stanhope Elmore High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stanhope Elmore High School?
The largest demographic group at Stanhope Elmore High School is African American at 43.9% of enrollment, in Millbrook, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanhope Elmore High School?
Stanhope Elmore High School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Stanhope Elmore High School rank among public schools in Millbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Stanhope Elmore High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Millbrook, 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 Elmore County?
Besides Stanhope Elmore High School, Elmore County also operates Wetumpka High School (1,219 students), Millbrook Middle School (1,071 students), and Holtville Elementary School (877 students). See the Elmore County district page for the complete list.