- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Brewton, AL
W S Neal Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for W S Neal Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010135001505
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W S Neal Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in East Brewton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
W S Neal Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W S Neal Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in East Brewton, AL.
School address
District: Escambia County · Alabama
NCES ID 010135001505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
W S Neal Elementary School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 010135001505 · East Brewton, AL Other · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 17.9:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Flomaton High School (559 students)
W S Neal Elementary School held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
W S Neal Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flomaton High
Flomaton High School
559 students
- Rachel Patters
Rachel Patterson Elementary School
509 students
- This school
W S Neal Elementary School
500 students
- Escambia Count
Escambia County High School
390 students
- Flomaton Eleme
Flomaton Elementary School
388 students
- W S Neal Middl
W S Neal Middle School
386 students
What this shows W S Neal Elementary School reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How W S Neal Elementary School compares
W S Neal 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 12% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Alabama - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$14,614
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 58.8%
African American 27.0%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, W S Neal Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Escambia County reports $14,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W S Neal Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flomaton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rachel Patterson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Escambia County High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flomaton Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W S Neal Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W S Neal Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about W S Neal Elementary School
How many students attend W S Neal Elementary School?
W S Neal Elementary School has 500 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Brewton, AL. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W S Neal Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at W S Neal Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W S Neal Elementary School?
65.9% of students at W S Neal Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W S Neal Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at W S Neal Elementary School is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in East Brewton, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W S Neal Elementary School?
W S Neal Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 S Neal Elementary School rank among public schools in East Brewton?
By Resource Investment Index, W S Neal Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in East Brewton, 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 Escambia County?
Besides W S Neal Elementary School, Escambia County also operates Flomaton High School (559 students), Rachel Patterson Elementary School (509 students), and Escambia County High School (390 students). See the Escambia County district page for the complete list.