Enrollment
288
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Blocton, AL
West Blocton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Blocton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010036000098
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Blocton Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in West Blocton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Blocton Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Blocton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Blocton, AL.
School address
District: Bibb County · Alabama
NCES ID 010036000098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Blocton Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Blocton Elementary School
West Blocton Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in West Blocton, Alabama, enrolling 288 students.
At 18:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 52.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 288 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 222 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and African American (7%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 288 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bibb County also operates Brent Elementary School (603 students) and Centreville Middle School (440 students) alongside West Blocton 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 West Blocton Elementary School compares
West Blocton 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 10% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below 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
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Alabama - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,876
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 79.9%
African American 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, West Blocton Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bibb County, which includes West Blocton Elementary School.
$12,876
Per student
+3%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.7%
State 63.4%
Federal 17.8%
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 West Blocton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centreville Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bibb County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Blocton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Blocton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Blocton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Blocton Elementary School
How many students attend West Blocton Elementary School?
West Blocton Elementary School has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Blocton, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Blocton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Blocton Elementary School is 18:1, 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 West Blocton Elementary School?
52.9% of students at West Blocton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Blocton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Blocton Elementary School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in West Blocton, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Blocton Elementary School?
West Blocton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 West Blocton Elementary School rank among public schools in West Blocton?
By Resource Investment Index, West Blocton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Blocton, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Blocton on the city page.
Is West Blocton Elementary School a good school?
West Blocton Elementary School earns 48/100 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 Bibb County?
Besides West Blocton Elementary School, Bibb County also operates Brent Elementary School (603 students), Centreville Middle School (440 students), and Bibb County High School (428 students). See the Bibb County district page for the complete list.
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