Enrollment
598
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anniston, AL
Wellborn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wellborn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010054000249
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wellborn Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Anniston · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wellborn Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wellborn Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Anniston, AL.
School address
District: Calhoun County · Alabama
NCES ID 010054000249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wellborn Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wellborn Elementary School
Wellborn Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Anniston, Alabama, enrolling 598 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 598 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 296 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 598 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Anniston's public schools, it stands alongside Saks Elementary School (625 students): Wellborn Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.1:1 vs 20.2:1).
Calhoun County also operates Alexandria Elementary School (712 students) and Saks Elementary School (625 students) alongside Wellborn Elementary 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 Wellborn Elementary School compares
Wellborn Elementary 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 33% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Alabama - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,667
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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 598 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 75.1%
African American 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Wellborn Elementary School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calhoun County, which includes Wellborn Elementary School.
$11,667
Per student
-7%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 60.2%
Federal 16.2%
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 Wellborn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saks Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weaver Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Plains Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alexandria Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wellborn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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 Anniston
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Saks Elementary School
Standard public school
625 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
White Plains Elementary School
Standard public school
530 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
De Armanville Elementary School
Standard public school
478 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Wellborn High School
Standard public school
425 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Coldwater Elementary School
Standard public school
391 students 14:1 students per teacher
Cobb Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
270 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~598 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wellborn Elementary School
How many students attend Wellborn Elementary School?
Wellborn Elementary School has 598 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anniston, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellborn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellborn Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 9% 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 Wellborn Elementary School?
78.2% of students at Wellborn Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wellborn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wellborn Elementary School is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Anniston, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wellborn Elementary School?
Wellborn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Wellborn Elementary School rank among schools in Anniston?
By Resource Investment Index, Wellborn Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Anniston, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Anniston on the city page.
Is Wellborn Elementary School a good school?
Wellborn Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Calhoun County?
Besides Wellborn Elementary School, Calhoun County also operates Alexandria Elementary School (712 students), Saks Elementary School (625 students), and Weaver Elementary School (544 students). See the Calhoun County district page for the complete list.
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