- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tarrant, AL
Tarrant Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tarrant Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010327001239
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tarrant Elementary School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Tarrant · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 80.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tarrant Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tarrant Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tarrant, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Tarrant Elementary School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 010327001239 · Tarrant, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 15.3:1 · 80.3% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Tarrant High School (597 students)
Tarrant Elementary School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Tarrant Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tarrant High S
Tarrant High School
597 students
- Tarrant Interm
Tarrant Intermediate School
404 students
- This school
Tarrant Elementary School
307 students
What this shows Tarrant Elementary School reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tarrant Elementary School compares
Tarrant 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.3% | ▲ 37% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 19% in Alabama - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.4%
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
$14,515
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.8%
African American 44.3%
White 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Tarrant Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Tarrant City reports $14,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tarrant Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tarrant Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tarrant Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other schools in Tarrant
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 (~307 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tarrant Elementary School
How many students attend Tarrant Elementary School?
Tarrant Elementary School has 307 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tarrant, AL. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tarrant Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tarrant Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% 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 Tarrant Elementary School?
80.3% of students at Tarrant Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tarrant Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tarrant Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.8% of enrollment, in Tarrant, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tarrant Elementary School?
Tarrant Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Tarrant Elementary School rank among public schools in Tarrant?
By Resource Investment Index, Tarrant Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tarrant, 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 Tarrant City?
Besides Tarrant Elementary School, Tarrant City also operates Tarrant High School (597 students) and Tarrant Intermediate School (404 students). See the Tarrant City district page for the complete list.