Enrollment
356
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stemley Road Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stemley Road Elementary School
Stemley Road Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Talladega, Alabama, enrolling 356 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 356 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 339 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #131.
Its student body is led by African American (57%) and White (38%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 356 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 94 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 356 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Talladega's public schools, it stands alongside Raymond L Young Elementary School (174 students): Stemley Road Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.8:1 vs 12.4:1).
Talladega County also operates Lincoln Elementary School (902 students) and Munford Elementary School (770 students) alongside Stemley Road 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 Stemley Road Elementary School compares
Stemley Road 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,712
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Talladega County, which includes Stemley Road Elementary School.
$11,712
Per student
-6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 55.3%
Federal 16.2%
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 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
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
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 (~356 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Stemley Road Elementary School a good school?
Stemley Road Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 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.
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