Enrollment
423
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boaz, AL
Whitesboro Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Whitesboro Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010138000509
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitesboro Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Boaz · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 45.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitesboro Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitesboro Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Boaz, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whitesboro Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whitesboro Elementary School
Whitesboro Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Boaz, Alabama, enrolling 423 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 423 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 321 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #82.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 423 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Boaz's public schools, it stands alongside Boaz Elementary School (513 students): Whitesboro Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.4:1 vs 18.3:1).
Etowah County also operates Southside High School (825 students) and John S Jones Elementary School (745 students) alongside Whitesboro 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 Whitesboro Elementary School compares
Whitesboro 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.1% | ▼ 23% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Alabama - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,738
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 90.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Whitesboro 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 Etowah County, which includes Whitesboro Elementary School.
$10,738
Per student
-14%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.7%
State 64.9%
Federal 18.3%
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 Whitesboro Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John S Jones Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hokes Bluff Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitesboro Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Boaz
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~423 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Whitesboro Elementary School
How many students attend Whitesboro Elementary School?
Whitesboro Elementary School has 423 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boaz, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitesboro Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitesboro Elementary School is 18.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whitesboro Elementary School?
45.1% of students at Whitesboro Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitesboro Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Whitesboro Elementary School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Boaz, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitesboro Elementary School?
Whitesboro Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Whitesboro Elementary School rank among schools in Boaz?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitesboro Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Boaz, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Boaz on the city page.
Is Whitesboro Elementary School a good school?
Whitesboro Elementary School earns 45/100 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 Etowah County?
Besides Whitesboro Elementary School, Etowah County also operates Southside High School (825 students), John S Jones Elementary School (745 students), and Rainbow Middle School (634 students). See the Etowah County district page for the complete list.
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