- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Wellborn Elementary School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 010054000249 · Anniston, AL Other · MID · TRAD
598 enr · 17.1:1 · 78.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Elementary School (712 students)
Wellborn Elementary School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Wellborn 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
- This school
Wellborn Elementary School
598 students
- Weaver Element
Weaver Elementary School
544 students
- White Plains E
White Plains Elementary School
530 students
- Alexandria Mid
Alexandria Middle School
503 students
What this shows Wellborn Elementary School reports 598 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wellborn Elementary School compares
Wellborn 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Calhoun County reports $12,117 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~598 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.