Enrollment
1,123
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010129000468
👥 S:T ratio 25
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 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 28/100 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
- 28
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stanhope Elmore High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stanhope Elmore High School
Stanhope Elmore High School is a higher-need, large high school in Millbrook, Alabama, enrolling 1,123 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.6% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,123 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 159 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #146, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and White (39%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 562 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 292 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,123 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Elmore County also operates Wetumpka High School (1,219 students) and Millbrook Middle School (1,071 students) alongside Stanhope Elmore High 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 Stanhope Elmore High School compares
Stanhope Elmore High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,381
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmore County, which includes Stanhope Elmore High School.
$10,381
Per student
-17%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 56.6%
Federal 18.4%
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 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
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~1,123 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Millbrook on the city page.
Is Stanhope Elmore High School a good school?
Stanhope Elmore High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama. 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 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.
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