- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vernon, AL
Vernon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vernon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010195000757
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vernon Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Alabama schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 63.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 277
- students enrolled
Vernon Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Vernon Elementary School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 010195000757 · Vernon, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 15.4:1 · 63.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulligent School (684 students)
Vernon Elementary School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Vernon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulligent Scho
Sulligent School
684 students
- South Lamar Sc
South Lamar School
624 students
- Lamar County H
Lamar County Highintermediate
544 students
- This school
Vernon Elementary School
277 students
What this shows Vernon Elementary School reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vernon Elementary School compares
Vernon 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.3% | ▲ 8% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 20% in Alabama - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$12,004
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 78.7%
African American 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 78.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.1, Vernon Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lamar County reports $12,004 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vernon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulligent School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lamar School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar County Highintermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vernon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Vernon
1 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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vernon Elementary School
How many students attend Vernon Elementary School?
Vernon Elementary School has 277 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vernon, AL. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernon Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 13% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 2% lower 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 Vernon Elementary School?
63.3% of students at Vernon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vernon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vernon Elementary School is White at 78.7% of enrollment, in Vernon, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vernon Elementary School?
Vernon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in Lamar County?
Besides Vernon Elementary School, Lamar County also operates Sulligent School (684 students), South Lamar School (624 students), and Lamar County Highintermediate (544 students). See the Lamar County district page for the complete list.