- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tuskegee, AL
Tuskegee Public Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tuskegee Public Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010219000827
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tuskegee Public Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Tuskegee · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 98.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tuskegee Public Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tuskegee Public Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tuskegee, AL.
School address
District: Macon County · Alabama
NCES ID 010219000827 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Tuskegee Public Elementary held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.3 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 010219000827 · Tuskegee, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 20.1:1 · 98.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Booker T Washington High (656 students)
Tuskegee Public Elementary held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.3 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Tuskegee Public Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Booker T Washi
Booker T Washington High
656 students
- George Washing
George Washington Carver Elementary School
406 students
- This school 261
Tuskegee Public Elementary
261 students
- Notasulga High 258
Notasulga High School
258 students
- Tuskegee Insti 213
Tuskegee Institute Middle School
213 students
- Dc Wolfe Schoo 111
Dc Wolfe School
111 students
What this shows Tuskegee Public Elementary reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tuskegee Public Elementary compares
Tuskegee Public Elementary 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.1% | ▲ 67% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 84% in Alabama - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$17,599
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 92.0%
Two or More 5.7%
White 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Tuskegee Public Elementary is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Macon County reports $17,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tuskegee Public Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker T Washington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Carver Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Notasulga High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tuskegee Institute Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dc Wolfe School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tuskegee Public Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tuskegee Public Elementary
How many students attend Tuskegee Public Elementary?
Tuskegee Public Elementary has 261 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tuskegee, AL. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuskegee Public Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tuskegee Public Elementary is 20.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tuskegee Public Elementary?
98.1% of students at Tuskegee Public Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tuskegee Public Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tuskegee Public Elementary is African American at 92.0% of enrollment, in Tuskegee, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tuskegee Public Elementary?
Tuskegee Public Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Tuskegee Public Elementary rank among public schools in Tuskegee?
By Resource Investment Index, Tuskegee Public Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tuskegee, 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 Macon County?
Besides Tuskegee Public Elementary, Macon County also operates Booker T Washington High (656 students), George Washington Carver Elementary School (406 students), and Notasulga High School (258 students). See the Macon County district page for the complete list.