- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sheffield, AL
Wa Threadgill Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Wa Threadgill Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010300001167
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wa Threadgill Primary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Sheffield · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 65.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Wa Threadgill Primary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wa Threadgill Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sheffield, AL.
School address
District: Sheffield City · Alabama
NCES ID 010300001167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Wa Threadgill Primary School grew from 304 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 21.3 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 010300001167 · Sheffield, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 16.4:1 · 65.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Sheffield High School (305 students)
Wa Threadgill Primary School grew from 304 students in 2022-23 to 323 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE held 21.3 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Wa Threadgill Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wa Threadgill Primary School
344 students
- Sheffield High
Sheffield High School
305 students
- L E Willson El
L E Willson Elementary School
253 students
- Sheffield Juni 127
Sheffield Junior High School
127 students
What this shows Wa Threadgill Primary School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wa Threadgill Primary School compares
Wa Threadgill Primary School is a growing 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.1% | ▲ 11% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 33% in Alabama - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$14,219
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 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
African American 30.8%
Two or More 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Wa Threadgill Primary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Sheffield City reports $14,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wa Threadgill Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L E Willson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheffield Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wa Threadgill Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wa Threadgill Primary School
How many students attend Wa Threadgill Primary School?
Wa Threadgill Primary School has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sheffield, AL. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wa Threadgill Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wa Threadgill Primary School is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% 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 Wa Threadgill Primary School?
65.1% of students at Wa Threadgill Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wa Threadgill Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Wa Threadgill Primary School is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Sheffield, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wa Threadgill Primary School?
Wa Threadgill Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Wa Threadgill Primary School rank among public schools in Sheffield?
By Resource Investment Index, Wa Threadgill Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sheffield, 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 Sheffield City?
Besides Wa Threadgill Primary School, Sheffield City also operates Sheffield High School (305 students), L E Willson Elementary School (253 students), and Sheffield Junior High School (127 students). See the Sheffield City district page for the complete list.