- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montgomery, AL
Wares Ferry Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wares Ferry Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010243001564
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wares Ferry Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #10 of 28
- schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wares Ferry Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wares Ferry Elementary School ranks #10 of 28 schools in Montgomery, AL.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Alabama
NCES ID 010243001564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Wares Ferry Elementary School shrank from 372 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 010243001564 · Montgomery, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 18.1:1 · 65.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students)
Wares Ferry Elementary School shrank from 372 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Wares Ferry Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Davi
Jefferson Davis High School
1,587 students
- Carver Senior
Carver Senior High School
1,553 students
- Lee High Schoo
Lee High School
1,282 students
- Park Crossing
Park Crossing High School
882 students
- Brewbaker Midd
Brewbaker Middle School
806 students
- This school 361
Wares Ferry Elementary School
361 students
What this shows Wares Ferry Elementary School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wares Ferry Elementary School compares
Wares Ferry Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 11% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.3%
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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Alabama - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$12,977
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 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.1%
Two or More 2.5%
White 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Largest group: African American at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Wares Ferry Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County reports $12,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wares Ferry Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carver Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Crossing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brewbaker Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wares Ferry Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Montgomery
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Dalraida Elementary School
Standard public school
711 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Halcyon Elementary School
Standard public school
694 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Brewbaker Primary School
Standard public school
651 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Garrett Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Dannelly Elementary School
Standard public school
588 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Crump Elementary School
Standard public school
575 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wares Ferry Elementary School
How many students attend Wares Ferry Elementary School?
Wares Ferry Elementary School has 361 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montgomery, AL. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wares Ferry Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wares Ferry Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wares Ferry Elementary School?
65.3% of students at Wares Ferry Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wares Ferry Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wares Ferry Elementary School is African American at 93.1% of enrollment, in Montgomery, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wares Ferry Elementary School?
Wares Ferry Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Wares Ferry Elementary School rank among schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Wares Ferry Elementary School ranks #10 of 28 schools in Montgomery, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Montgomery on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Wares Ferry Elementary School, Montgomery County also operates Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students), Carver Senior High School (1,553 students), and Lee High School (1,282 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.