- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vinemont, AL
Vinemont Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Vinemont Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010102000446
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vinemont Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Vinemont · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Vinemont Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vinemont Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Vinemont, AL.
School address
District: Cullman County · Alabama
NCES ID 010102000446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Vinemont Elementary School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 010102000446 · Vinemont, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
487 enr · 18:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanceville Elementary School (648 students)
Vinemont Elementary School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Vinemont Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hanceville Ele
Hanceville Elementary School
648 students
- Holly Pond Ele
Holly Pond Elementary School
634 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary School
601 students
- West Point Hig
West Point High School
591 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
512 students
- This school
Vinemont Elementary School
487 students
What this shows Vinemont Elementary School reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vinemont Elementary School compares
Vinemont 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▼ 2% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Alabama - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$11,821
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 487 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Vinemont Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cullman County reports $11,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vinemont Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanceville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holly Pond Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Point High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vinemont Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~487 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vinemont Elementary School
How many students attend Vinemont Elementary School?
Vinemont Elementary School has 487 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vinemont, AL. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vinemont Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vinemont Elementary School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vinemont Elementary School?
57.6% of students at Vinemont Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vinemont Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Vinemont Elementary School is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Vinemont, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vinemont Elementary School?
Vinemont Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Vinemont Elementary School rank among public schools in Vinemont?
By Resource Investment Index, Vinemont Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Vinemont, 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 Vinemont on the city page.
What other schools are in Cullman County?
Besides Vinemont Elementary School, Cullman County also operates Hanceville Elementary School (648 students), Holly Pond Elementary School (634 students), and Fairview Elementary School (601 students). See the Cullman County district page for the complete list.