- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Troy Elementary School held near 996 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 010333001807 · Troy, AL Other · MID · TRAD
1,018 enr · 21.7:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles Henderson High School (546 students)
Troy Elementary School held near 996 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Troy Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Troy Elementary School
1,018 students
- Charles Hender
Charles Henderson High School
546 students
- Charles Hender 263
Charles Henderson Middle
263 students
What this shows Troy Elementary School reports 1,018 students on the CCD universe file.
How Troy Elementary School compares
Troy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,875
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
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.
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
District finance for Troy City reports $12,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~1,018 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 982 (2022-23) → 996 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.