- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Quinton, AL
West Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010192000750
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Jefferson Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 111
- students enrolled
West Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192000750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
West Jefferson Elementary School grew from 94 students in 2022-23 to 109 in 2023-24 (+16.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 010192000750 · Quinton, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
111 enr · 15.9:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
West Jefferson Elementary School grew from 94 students in 2022-23 to 109 in 2023-24 (+16.0%). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
West Jefferson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claychalkville
Claychalkville High School
1,377 students
- Mcadory High S
Mcadory High School
1,259 students
- Hueytown High
Hueytown High School
1,200 students
- Shades Valley
Shades Valley High School
1,094 students
- Gardendale Hig
Gardendale High School
1,076 students
- This school 111
West Jefferson Elementary School
111 students
What this shows West Jefferson Elementary School reports 111 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Jefferson Elementary School compares
West Jefferson 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 19% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 111 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
111
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 27% in Alabama - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,194
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
African American 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, West Jefferson Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Jefferson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Jefferson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~111 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend West Jefferson Elementary School?
West Jefferson Elementary School has 111 students enrolled. It is a public school in Quinton, AL. CCD year-over-year: 94 (2022-23) → 109 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Jefferson Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% 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 West Jefferson Elementary School?
47.9% of students at West Jefferson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Jefferson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Jefferson Elementary School is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Quinton, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Jefferson Elementary School?
West Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides West Jefferson Elementary School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.