Enrollment
500
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W S Neal Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at W S Neal Elementary School
W S Neal Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in East Brewton, Alabama, enrolling 500 students.
At 17.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 500 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 430 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #307, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 500 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Escambia County also operates Flomaton High School (559 students) and Rachel Patterson Elementary School (509 students) alongside W S Neal Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How W S Neal Elementary School compares
W S Neal Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,190
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
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 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Escambia County, which includes W S Neal Elementary School.
$13,190
Per student
+6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 47.1%
Federal 19.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~500 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in East Brewton on the city page.
Is W S Neal Elementary School a good school?
W S Neal Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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