- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Andalusia, AL
Straughn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Straughn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010093000280
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Straughn Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Andalusia · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Straughn Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Straughn Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Andalusia, AL.
School address
District: Covington County · Alabama
NCES ID 010093000280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Straughn Elementary School held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 010093000280 · Andalusia, AL Other · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 15.4:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Red Level School (535 students)
Straughn Elementary School held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Straughn Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Straughn Elementary School
569 students
- Red Level Scho
Red Level School
535 students
- Pleasant Home
Pleasant Home School
508 students
- Straughn High
Straughn High School
433 students
- Ws Harlan Elem
Ws Harlan Elementary School
293 students
- Straughn Middl
Straughn Middle School
287 students
What this shows Straughn Elementary School reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Straughn Elementary School compares
Straughn 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▼ 3% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 20% in Alabama - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$11,826
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 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.7%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.1, Straughn Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Covington County reports $11,826 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Straughn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Level School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Home School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Straughn High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ws Harlan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Straughn Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Straughn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Andalusia
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 (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Straughn Elementary School
How many students attend Straughn Elementary School?
Straughn Elementary School has 569 students enrolled. It is a public school in Andalusia, AL. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Straughn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Straughn Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 2% 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 Straughn Elementary School?
57.1% of students at Straughn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Straughn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Straughn Elementary School is White at 93.7% of enrollment, in Andalusia, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Straughn Elementary School?
Straughn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Straughn Elementary School rank among schools in Andalusia?
By Resource Investment Index, Straughn Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Andalusia, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Andalusia on the city page.
What other schools are in Covington County?
Besides Straughn Elementary School, Covington County also operates Red Level School (535 students), Pleasant Home School (508 students), and Straughn High School (433 students). See the Covington County district page for the complete list.