Enrollment
569
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Straughn Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Straughn Elementary School
Straughn Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Andalusia, Alabama, enrolling 569 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.1% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 569 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 485 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #93.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 569 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Andalusia's public schools, it stands alongside Andalusia Elementary School (1,082 students): Straughn Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 19.7:1).
Covington County also operates Red Level School (535 students) and Pleasant Home School (508 students) alongside Straughn 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 Straughn Elementary School compares
Straughn 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,843
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Covington County, which includes Straughn Elementary School.
$11,843
Per student
-5%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 55.8%
Federal 17.8%
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 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
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
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 (~569 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Straughn Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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