- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Whitesboro Elementary School grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 010138000509 · Boaz, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 18.4:1 · 45.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (825 students)
Whitesboro Elementary School grew from 348 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Whitesboro Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
825 students
- John S Jones E
John S Jones Elementary School
745 students
- Rainbow Middle
Rainbow Middle School
634 students
- Hokes Bluff El
Hokes Bluff Elementary School
610 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
585 students
- This school
Whitesboro Elementary School
423 students
What this shows Whitesboro Elementary School reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitesboro Elementary School compares
Whitesboro 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$11,215
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 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.
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
District finance for Etowah County reports $11,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~423 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), up 37.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.