Enrollment
344
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wa Threadgill Primary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wa Threadgill Primary School
Wa Threadgill Primary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Sheffield, Alabama, enrolling 344 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 344 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 345 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #230.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Sheffield City also operates Sheffield High School (305 students) and L E Willson Elementary School (253 students) alongside Wa Threadgill Primary 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 Wa Threadgill Primary School compares
Wa Threadgill Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,229
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sheffield City, which includes Wa Threadgill Primary School.
$14,229
Per student
+14%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 46.5%
Federal 23.3%
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 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
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~344 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Sheffield on the city page.
Is Wa Threadgill Primary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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