Enrollment
261
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tuskegee Public Elementary compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tuskegee Public Elementary
Tuskegee Public Elementary is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Tuskegee, Alabama, enrolling 261 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 98.1% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 261 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 66 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #56, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 261 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Macon County spends $16,963 per pupil, 36% above the Alabama average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 33.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 56 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 261 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Macon County also operates Booker T Washington High (656 students) and George Washington Carver Elementary School (406 students) alongside Tuskegee Public Elementary.
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 Tuskegee Public Elementary compares
Tuskegee Public Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,963
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Macon County, which includes Tuskegee Public Elementary.
$16,963
Per student
+36%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 45.0%
Federal 33.3%
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 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
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~261 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Tuskegee on the city page.
Is Tuskegee Public Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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