- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smiths Station, AL
West Smiths Station Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Smiths Station Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010207000794
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Smiths Station Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Smiths Station · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Smiths Station Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Smiths Station Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Smiths Station, AL.
School address
District: Lee County · Alabama
NCES ID 010207000794 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
West Smiths Station Elementary School shrank from 870 students in 2022-23 to 824 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 54.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 010207000794 · Smiths Station, AL Other · MID · TRAD
811 enr · 15.6:1 · 44.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Smiths Station High School (1,588 students)
West Smiths Station Elementary School shrank from 870 students in 2022-23 to 824 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 54.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
West Smiths Station Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smiths Station
Smiths Station High School
1,588 students
- Smiths Station
Smiths Station Junior High School
910 students
- This school
West Smiths Station Elementary School
811 students
- East Smiths St
East Smiths Station Elementary School
785 students
- Beauregard Ele
Beauregard Elementary School
783 students
- Beulah Element
Beulah Elementary School
696 students
What this shows West Smiths Station Elementary School reports 811 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Smiths Station Elementary School compares
West Smiths Station Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▼ 24% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 811 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
811
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 23% in Alabama - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,566
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 811 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
African American 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, West Smiths Station Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lee County reports $12,566 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Smiths Station Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Station High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smiths Station Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Smiths Station Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beauregard Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beulah Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Smiths Station Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Smiths Station
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~811 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Smiths Station Elementary School
How many students attend West Smiths Station Elementary School?
West Smiths Station Elementary School has 811 students enrolled. It is a public school in Smiths Station, AL. CCD year-over-year: 870 (2022-23) → 824 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Smiths Station Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Smiths Station Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% lower 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 Smiths Station Elementary School?
44.5% of students at West Smiths Station Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Smiths Station Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Smiths Station Elementary School is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Smiths Station, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Smiths Station Elementary School?
West Smiths Station 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 West Smiths Station Elementary School rank among schools in Smiths Station?
By Resource Investment Index, West Smiths Station Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Smiths Station, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Smiths Station on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee County?
Besides West Smiths Station Elementary School, Lee County also operates Smiths Station High School (1,588 students), Smiths Station Junior High School (910 students), and East Smiths Station Elementary School (785 students). See the Lee County district page for the complete list.