- Enrollment
- 1,361
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gadsden, AL
W E Striplin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for W E Striplin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010162000564
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W E Striplin Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools.
- #8 of 11
- schools in Gadsden · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
W E Striplin Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W E Striplin Elementary School ranks #8 of 11 schools in Gadsden, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
W E Striplin Elementary School shrank from 464 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-12.3%).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 010162000564 · Gadsden, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 20:1 · 83.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Gadsden City High School (1,361 students)
W E Striplin Elementary School shrank from 464 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-12.3%). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
W E Striplin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gadsden City H
Gadsden City High School
1,361 students
- Gadsden Middle 438
Gadsden Middle School
438 students
- Adams Elementa 433
Adams Elementary School
433 students
- This school 400
W E Striplin Elementary School
400 students
- Floyd Elementa 384
Floyd Elementary School
384 students
- Eura Brown Ele 340
Eura Brown Elementary School
340 students
What this shows W E Striplin Elementary School reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How W E Striplin Elementary School compares
W E Striplin Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 41% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 84% in Alabama - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$13,509
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 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
White 9.3%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, W E Striplin Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gadsden City reports $13,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W E Striplin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gadsden Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Floyd Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eura Brown Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W E Striplin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Gadsden
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Adams Elementary School
Standard public school
433 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Floyd Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 24:1 students per teacher
Gaston High School
Standard public school
380 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Eura Brown Elementary School
Standard public school
340 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Gaston Elementary School
Standard public school
290 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Thompson Elementary School
Standard public school
288 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about W E Striplin Elementary School
How many students attend W E Striplin Elementary School?
W E Striplin Elementary School has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gadsden, AL. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W E Striplin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W E Striplin Elementary School is 20:1, which is 13% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W E Striplin Elementary School?
83.0% of students at W E Striplin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W E Striplin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at W E Striplin Elementary School is African American at 55.5% of enrollment, in Gadsden, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W E Striplin Elementary School?
W E Striplin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 W E Striplin Elementary School rank among schools in Gadsden?
By Resource Investment Index, W E Striplin Elementary School ranks #8 of 11 schools in Gadsden, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Gadsden on the city page.
What other schools are in Gadsden City?
Besides W E Striplin Elementary School, Gadsden City also operates Gadsden City High School (1,361 students), Gadsden Middle School (438 students), and Adams Elementary School (433 students). See the Gadsden City district page for the complete list.