- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
West Blocton Elementary School grew from 278 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 010036000098 · West Blocton, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 18:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Brent Elementary School (603 students)
West Blocton Elementary School grew from 278 students in 2022-23 to 297 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
West Blocton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brent Elementa
Brent Elementary School
603 students
- Centreville Mi
Centreville Middle School
440 students
- Bibb County Hi
Bibb County High School
428 students
- West Blocton M
West Blocton Middle School
387 students
- West Blocton H
West Blocton High School
368 students
- This school
West Blocton Elementary School
288 students
What this shows West Blocton Elementary School reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Blocton Elementary School compares
West Blocton Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,558
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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
District finance for Bibb County reports $13,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~288 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 278 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), up 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.