Enrollment
407
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University Charter School Elementary compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at University Charter School Elementary
University Charter School Elementary is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Livingston, Alabama, enrolling 407 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.4:1 is larger than about 98% of Alabama schools and 44% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 407 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 241 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #90.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (46%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 407 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 20.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Livingston's public schools, it stands alongside University Charter School Secondary (309 students): University Charter School Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.4:1 vs 17.2:1).
Its district, University Charter School, also runs University Charter School Secondary (309 students).
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 University Charter School Elementary compares
University Charter School 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,763
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for University Charter School, which includes University Charter School Elementary.
$12,763
Per student
+2%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.2%
State 66.6%
Federal 20.3%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Livingston
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~407 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Livingston on the city page.
Is University Charter School Elementary a good school?
University Charter School Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 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.
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