Enrollment
1,018
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Troy, AL
Troy Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Troy Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010333001807
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Troy Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Troy Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Troy Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Troy, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Troy Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Troy Elementary School
Troy Elementary School is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Troy, Alabama, enrolling 1,018 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 93% of Alabama schools and 23% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,018 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 165 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #64.
Its student body is led by African American (64%) and White (27%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 509 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 23.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Troy City also operates Charles Henderson High School (546 students) and Charles Henderson Middle (263 students) alongside Troy 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 Troy Elementary School compares
Troy 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 10% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,018 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,018
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.8%
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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 93% in Alabama - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,647
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
101
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
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
African American 64.0%
White 27.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Troy 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 Troy City, which includes Troy Elementary School.
$12,647
Per student
+1%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 47.9%
Federal 23.8%
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 Troy Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Henderson High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Charles Henderson Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Troy Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~1,018 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Troy Elementary School
How many students attend Troy Elementary School?
Troy Elementary School has 1,018 students enrolled. It is a public school in Troy, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Troy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Troy Elementary School is 21.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Troy Elementary School?
64.8% of students at Troy Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Troy Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Troy Elementary School is African American at 64.0% of enrollment, in Troy, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Troy Elementary School?
Troy Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Troy Elementary School rank among public schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Troy Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Troy, 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 Troy on the city page.
Is Troy Elementary School a good school?
Troy Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Troy City?
Besides Troy Elementary School, Troy City also operates Charles Henderson High School (546 students) and Charles Henderson Middle (263 students). See the Troy City district page for the complete list.
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