- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Livingston, AL
University Charter School Elementary
Federal NCES profile for University Charter School Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010019902452Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Charter School Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Livingston · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.4:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
University Charter School Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Charter School Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Livingston, AL.
School address
District: University Charter School · Alabama
NCES ID 010019902452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
University Charter School Elementary held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 010019902452 · Livingston, AL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
407 enr · 25.4:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: University Charter School Secondary (309 students)
University Charter School Elementary held near 379 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
How University Charter School Elementary compares
University Charter School 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 44% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▼ 30% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 98% in Alabama - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,676
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
African American 45.7%
Two or More 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, University Charter School Elementary is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for University Charter School reports $12,676 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How University Charter School Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Charter School Secondary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Charter School Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Livingston
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Charter School Elementary
How many students attend University Charter School Elementary?
University Charter School Elementary has 407 students enrolled. It is a public school in Livingston, AL. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Charter School Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at University Charter School Elementary is 25.4:1, which is 44% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at University Charter School Elementary?
41.0% of students at University Charter School Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Charter School Elementary?
The largest demographic group at University Charter School Elementary is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Livingston, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Charter School Elementary?
University Charter School Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 University Charter School Elementary rank among schools in Livingston?
By Resource Investment Index, University Charter School Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Livingston, 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 University Charter School?
Besides University Charter School Elementary, University Charter School also operates University Charter School Secondary (309 students). See the University Charter School district page for the complete list.