- Enrollment
- 7,822
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tanner, AL
Tanner Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tanner Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010210002422
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tanner Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 338
- students enrolled
Tanner Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Limestone County · Alabama
NCES ID 010210002422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Tanner Elementary School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 010210002422 · Tanner, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 16.1:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Alabama Connections Academy (7,822 students)
Tanner Elementary School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Tanner Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alabama Connec
Alabama Connections Academy
7,822 students
- East Limestone 1,216
East Limestone High School
1,216 students
- Ardmore High S 964
Ardmore High School
964 students
- West Limestone 736
West Limestone High School
736 students
- Sugar Creek El 631
Sugar Creek Elementary School
631 students
- This school 338
Tanner Elementary School
338 students
What this shows Tanner Elementary School reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tanner Elementary School compares
Tanner 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 15% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Alabama - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$9,240
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 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
White 31.7%
African American 23.1%
Two or More 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Tanner Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Limestone County reports $9,240 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tanner Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| East Limestone High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ardmore High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Limestone High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sugar Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tanner Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Tanner
1 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 (~338 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tanner Elementary School
How many students attend Tanner Elementary School?
Tanner Elementary School has 338 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tanner, AL. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tanner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tanner Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% higher 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 Tanner Elementary School?
67.6% of students at Tanner Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tanner Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tanner Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 35.5% of enrollment, in Tanner, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tanner Elementary School?
Tanner Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Limestone County?
Besides Tanner Elementary School, Limestone County also operates Alabama Connections Academy (7,822 students), East Limestone High School (1,216 students), and Ardmore High School (964 students). See the Limestone County district page for the complete list.