- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lanett, AL
W O Lance Elementary
Federal NCES profile for W O Lance Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010198001544
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W O Lance Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Lanett · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 87.1%
- free-lunch eligible
W O Lance Elementary has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W O Lance Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lanett, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
W O Lance Elementary held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 010198001544 · Lanett, AL Other · MID · TRAD
564 enr · 16.6:1 · 87.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Lanett Senior High School (260 students)
W O Lance Elementary held near 551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
W O Lance Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
W O Lance Elementary
564 students
- Lanett Senior
Lanett Senior High School
260 students
- Lanett Junior 147
Lanett Junior High School
147 students
What this shows W O Lance Elementary reports 564 students on the CCD universe file.
How W O Lance Elementary compares
W O Lance 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 48% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Alabama - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$12,139
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 564 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
181
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 60.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
White 4.8%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: African American at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, W O Lance Elementary is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lanett City reports $12,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W O Lance Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanett Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lanett Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W O Lance Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Lanett
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 (~564 students)
Frequently asked questions about W O Lance Elementary
How many students attend W O Lance Elementary?
W O Lance Elementary has 564 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lanett, AL. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 551 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W O Lance Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at W O Lance Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% higher 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 W O Lance Elementary?
87.1% of students at W O Lance Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W O Lance Elementary?
The largest demographic group at W O Lance Elementary is African American at 60.1% of enrollment, in Lanett, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W O Lance Elementary?
W O Lance Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 O Lance Elementary rank among public schools in Lanett?
By Resource Investment Index, W O Lance Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Lanett, 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 Lanett City?
Besides W O Lance Elementary, Lanett City also operates Lanett Senior High School (260 students) and Lanett Junior High School (147 students). See the Lanett City district page for the complete list.