- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tallassee, AL
Tallassee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tallassee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010324001601
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tallassee Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tallassee · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tallassee Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tallassee Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tallassee, AL.
School address
District: Tallassee City · Alabama
NCES ID 010324001601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Tallassee Elementary School held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 010324001601 · Tallassee, AL Other · MID · TRAD
609 enr · 15.6:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Tallassee High School (474 students)
Tallassee Elementary School held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Tallassee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tallassee Elementary School
609 students
- Tallassee High
Tallassee High School
474 students
- Southside Midd
Southside Middle School
424 students
What this shows Tallassee Elementary School reports 609 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tallassee Elementary School compares
Tallassee 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 10% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 609 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
609
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 23% in Alabama - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$13,365
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 609 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
African American 25.1%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Tallassee Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tallassee City reports $13,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tallassee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallassee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tallassee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~609 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tallassee Elementary School
How many students attend Tallassee Elementary School?
Tallassee Elementary School has 609 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tallassee, AL. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tallassee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tallassee Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% 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 Tallassee Elementary School?
64.5% of students at Tallassee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tallassee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tallassee Elementary School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Tallassee, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tallassee Elementary School?
Tallassee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Tallassee Elementary School rank among public schools in Tallassee?
By Resource Investment Index, Tallassee Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tallassee, 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 Tallassee City?
Besides Tallassee Elementary School, Tallassee City also operates Tallassee High School (474 students) and Southside Middle School (424 students). See the Tallassee City district page for the complete list.