- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weaver, AL
Weaver Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Weaver Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010054000246
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weaver Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 544
- students enrolled
Weaver Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Calhoun County · Alabama
NCES ID 010054000246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Weaver Elementary School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 010054000246 · Weaver, AL Other · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 17:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Elementary School (712 students)
Weaver Elementary School held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Weaver Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Ele
Alexandria Elementary School
712 students
- Saks Elementar
Saks Elementary School
625 students
- Wellborn Eleme
Wellborn Elementary School
598 students
- This school
Weaver Elementary School
544 students
- White Plains E
White Plains Elementary School
530 students
- Alexandria Mid
Alexandria Middle School
503 students
What this shows Weaver Elementary School reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weaver Elementary School compares
Weaver 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 | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 14% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Alabama - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,117
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 544 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
African American 17.5%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Weaver Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calhoun County reports $12,117 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weaver Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saks Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wellborn Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Plains Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alexandria Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weaver Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Weaver
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~544 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weaver Elementary School
How many students attend Weaver Elementary School?
Weaver Elementary School has 544 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weaver, AL. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weaver Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weaver Elementary School is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% 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 Weaver Elementary School?
67.1% of students at Weaver Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weaver Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Weaver Elementary School is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Weaver, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weaver Elementary School?
Weaver Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
What other schools are in Calhoun County?
Besides Weaver Elementary School, Calhoun County also operates Alexandria Elementary School (712 students), Saks Elementary School (625 students), and Wellborn Elementary School (598 students). See the Calhoun County district page for the complete list.