- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blountsville, AL
Susan Moore Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Susan Moore Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010042001481
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Susan Moore Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Blountsville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Susan Moore Elementary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Susan Moore Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Blountsville, AL.
School address
District: Blount County · Alabama
NCES ID 010042001481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Susan Moore Elementary School shrank from 634 students in 2022-23 to 590 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 010042001481 · Blountsville, AL Other · MID · TRAD
582 enr · 18.8:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeastern School (822 students)
Susan Moore Elementary School shrank from 634 students in 2022-23 to 590 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 31.4 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Susan Moore Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southeastern S
Southeastern School
822 students
- Hayden High Sc
Hayden High School
798 students
- Appalachian S
Appalachian School
699 students
- Blountsville E
Blountsville Elementary School
648 students
- This school
Susan Moore Elementary School
582 students
- Locust Fork El
Locust Fork Elementary
534 students
What this shows Susan Moore Elementary School reports 582 students on the CCD universe file.
How Susan Moore Elementary School compares
Susan Moore Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 20% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 71% in Alabama - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
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
$11,462
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 582 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Susan Moore Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blount County reports $11,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Susan Moore Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayden High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Appalachian School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blountsville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Locust Fork Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Susan Moore Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Blountsville
3 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 (~582 students)
Frequently asked questions about Susan Moore Elementary School
How many students attend Susan Moore Elementary School?
Susan Moore Elementary School has 582 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blountsville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 634 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Susan Moore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Susan Moore Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Susan Moore Elementary School?
70.5% of students at Susan Moore Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Susan Moore Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Susan Moore Elementary School is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Blountsville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Susan Moore Elementary School?
Susan Moore Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Susan Moore Elementary School rank among schools in Blountsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Susan Moore Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Blountsville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Blount County?
Besides Susan Moore Elementary School, Blount County also operates Southeastern School (822 students), Hayden High School (798 students), and Appalachian School (699 students). See the Blount County district page for the complete list.