Enrollment
497
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Union Springs, AL
Union Springs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Union Springs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010048000222
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Union Springs Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Union Springs · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Union Springs Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Union Springs Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Union Springs, AL.
School address
District: Bullock County · Alabama
NCES ID 010048000222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Union Springs Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Union Springs Elementary School
Union Springs Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Union Springs, Alabama, enrolling 497 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 497 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 431 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #415, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 497 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 34.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bullock County also operates Bullock County High School (448 students) and South Highlands Middle School (382 students) alongside Union Springs 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 Union Springs Elementary School compares
Union Springs 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 11% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 28% in Alabama - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.8%
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
$13,871
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
White 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Union Springs Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bullock County, which includes Union Springs Elementary School.
$13,871
Per student
+11%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.7%
State 50.8%
Federal 34.5%
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 Union Springs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullock County High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Highlands Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Union Springs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~497 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Union Springs Elementary School
How many students attend Union Springs Elementary School?
Union Springs Elementary School has 497 students enrolled. It is a public school in Union Springs, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Springs Elementary School is 16:1, which is 10% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 2% 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 Union Springs Elementary School?
65.5% of students at Union Springs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Union Springs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Union Springs Elementary School is African American at 75.5% of enrollment, in Union Springs, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Union Springs Elementary School?
Union Springs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Union Springs Elementary School rank among public schools in Union Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Union Springs Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Union Springs, 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 Union Springs on the city page.
Is Union Springs Elementary School a good school?
Union Springs Elementary School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% 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 Bullock County?
Besides Union Springs Elementary School, Bullock County also operates Bullock County High School (448 students) and South Highlands Middle School (382 students). See the Bullock County district page for the complete list.
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