- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, AL
Weeden Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Weeden Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010153000535
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Weeden Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Weeden Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Weeden Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Florence, AL.
School address
District: Florence City · Alabama
NCES ID 010153000535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Weeden Elementary School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 010153000535 · Florence, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 17:1 · 86.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Florence High School (1,101 students)
Weeden Elementary School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Weeden Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florence High
Florence High School
1,101 students
- Forest Hills S
Forest Hills School
906 students
- Florence Middl
Florence Middle School
663 students
- Hibbett School
Hibbett School
489 students
- This school
Weeden Elementary School
477 students
- Harlan Element 426
Harlan Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Weeden Elementary School reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Weeden Elementary School compares
Weeden 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 | 86.1% | ▲ 46% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 49% | - | - |
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.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; 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
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,378
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 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.8%
African American 30.2%
White 20.1%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Weeden Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence City reports $14,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Weeden Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Hills School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Florence Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hibbett School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harlan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Weeden Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Florence
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Forest Hills School
Standard public school
906 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Central High School
Standard public school
596 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Rogers Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Wilson High School
Standard public school
585 students 15:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary School
Standard public school
552 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Rogers High School
Standard public school
510 students 15.5:1 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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Weeden Elementary School
How many students attend Weeden Elementary School?
Weeden Elementary School has 477 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florence, AL. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weeden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weeden 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 Weeden Elementary School?
86.1% of students at Weeden Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Weeden Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Weeden Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.8% of enrollment, in Florence, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Weeden Elementary School?
Weeden Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Weeden Elementary School rank among schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Weeden Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Florence, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Florence City?
Besides Weeden Elementary School, Florence City also operates Florence High School (1,101 students), Forest Hills School (906 students), and Florence Middle School (663 students). See the Florence City district page for the complete list.