- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Talladega, AL
Stemley Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stemley Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010318001806
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stemley Road Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Talladega · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Stemley Road Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stemley Road Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Talladega, AL.
School address
District: Talladega County · Alabama
NCES ID 010318001806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Stemley Road Elementary School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 010318001806 · Talladega, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 19.8:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary School (902 students)
Stemley Road Elementary School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Stemley Road Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
902 students
- Munford Elemen
Munford Elementary School
770 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
607 students
- Fayetteville H
Fayetteville High School
580 students
- Bb Comer Memor
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School
521 students
- This school 356
Stemley Road Elementary School
356 students
What this shows Stemley Road Elementary School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stemley Road Elementary School compares
Stemley Road Elementary School 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 26% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Alabama - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$12,145
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 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.3%
White 37.9%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Stemley Road Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Talladega County reports $12,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stemley Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Munford Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fayetteville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stemley Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Talladega
2 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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stemley Road Elementary School
How many students attend Stemley Road Elementary School?
Stemley Road Elementary School has 356 students enrolled. It is a public school in Talladega, AL. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stemley Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stemley Road Elementary School is 19.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stemley Road Elementary School?
74.2% of students at Stemley Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stemley Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stemley Road Elementary School is African American at 57.3% of enrollment, in Talladega, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stemley Road Elementary School?
Stemley Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Stemley Road Elementary School rank among schools in Talladega?
By Resource Investment Index, Stemley Road Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Talladega, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Talladega on the city page.
What other schools are in Talladega County?
Besides Stemley Road Elementary School, Talladega County also operates Lincoln Elementary School (902 students), Munford Elementary School (770 students), and Lincoln High School (607 students). See the Talladega County district page for the complete list.