Enrollment
609
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tallassee Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tallassee Elementary School
Tallassee Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Tallassee, Alabama, enrolling 609 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 609 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 433 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #299.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 609 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Tallassee City also operates Tallassee High School (474 students) and Southside Middle School (424 students) alongside Tallassee 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 Tallassee Elementary School compares
Tallassee 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,529
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tallassee City, which includes Tallassee Elementary School.
$11,529
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 54.9%
Federal 14.8%
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 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
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~609 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Tallassee on the city page.
Is Tallassee Elementary School a good school?
Tallassee Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of 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 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.
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