- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Union Springs Elementary School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 010048000222 · Union Springs, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
497 enr · 16:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Bullock County High School (448 students)
Union Springs Elementary School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Union Springs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Union Springs Elementary School
497 students
- Bullock County
Bullock County High School
448 students
- South Highland
South Highlands Middle School
382 students
What this shows Union Springs Elementary School reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Union Springs Elementary School compares
Union Springs 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,226
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Bullock County reports $15,226 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~497 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.