- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sumiton, AL
Sumiton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sumiton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010345002377
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sumiton Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 720
- students enrolled
Sumiton Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Walker County · Alabama
NCES ID 010345002377 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Sumiton Elementary School held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 010345002377 · Sumiton, AL Other · MID · TRAD
720 enr · 18:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Junior High School (602 students)
Sumiton Elementary School held near 708 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Sumiton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sumiton Elementary School
720 students
- Valley Junior
Valley Junior High School
602 students
- Curry Elementa
Curry Elementary School
550 students
- Dora High Scho
Dora High School
476 students
- Sumiton Middle
Sumiton Middle School
476 students
- Carbon Hill El
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School
475 students
What this shows Sumiton Elementary School reports 720 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sumiton Elementary School compares
Sumiton 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 12% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 720 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
720
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Alabama - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,690
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 720 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 80.4%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Sumiton Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walker County reports $12,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sumiton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curry Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dora High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumiton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sumiton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~720 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sumiton Elementary School
How many students attend Sumiton Elementary School?
Sumiton Elementary School has 720 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sumiton, AL. CCD year-over-year: 714 (2022-23) → 708 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumiton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumiton Elementary School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sumiton Elementary School?
66.1% of students at Sumiton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sumiton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sumiton Elementary School is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in Sumiton, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sumiton Elementary School?
Sumiton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
What other schools are in Walker County?
Besides Sumiton Elementary School, Walker County also operates Valley Junior High School (602 students), Curry Elementary School (550 students), and Dora High School (476 students). See the Walker County district page for the complete list.