- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Russellville, AL
Tharptown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tharptown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010159000547
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tharptown Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Russellville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Tharptown Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tharptown Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Russellville, AL.
School address
District: Franklin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010159000547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Tharptown Elementary School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 010159000547 · Russellville, AL Other · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 15.9:1 · 70.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Belgreen High School (588 students)
Tharptown Elementary School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Tharptown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belgreen High
Belgreen High School
588 students
- This school
Tharptown Elementary School
541 students
- Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell Elementary School
441 students
- Tharptown High
Tharptown High School
410 students
- Red Bay Elemen
Red Bay Elementary
410 students
- Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell High School
382 students
What this shows Tharptown Elementary School reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tharptown Elementary School compares
Tharptown 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 20% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.7%
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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 27% in Alabama - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$13,421
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 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.7%
White 46.8%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Tharptown Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Franklin County reports $13,421 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tharptown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgreen High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phil Campbell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tharptown High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Bay Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phil Campbell High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tharptown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Russellville
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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tharptown Elementary School
How many students attend Tharptown Elementary School?
Tharptown Elementary School has 541 students enrolled. It is a public school in Russellville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tharptown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tharptown Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% 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 Tharptown Elementary School?
70.7% of students at Tharptown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tharptown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tharptown Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment, in Russellville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tharptown Elementary School?
Tharptown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Tharptown Elementary School rank among schools in Russellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Tharptown Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Russellville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Russellville on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin County?
Besides Tharptown Elementary School, Franklin County also operates Belgreen High School (588 students), Phil Campbell Elementary School (441 students), and Tharptown High School (410 students). See the Franklin County district page for the complete list.