Enrollment
414
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alexander City, AL
William L Radney Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for William L Radney Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010003000006
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William L Radney Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Alexander City · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
William L Radney Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William L Radney Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Alexander City, AL.
School address
District: Alexander City · Alabama
NCES ID 010003000006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William L Radney Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at William L Radney Elementary School
William L Radney Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Alexander City, Alabama, enrolling 414 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 414 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 376 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #97.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and White (39%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 414 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 249 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 414 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Alexander City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School (436 students): William L Radney Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.3:1 vs 19.8:1).
Alexander City also operates Benjamin Russell High School (852 students) and Jim Pearson Elementary School (704 students) alongside William L Radney 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 William L Radney Elementary School compares
William L Radney 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 15% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Alabama - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
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
- above 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 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
205
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 49.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.1 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
African American 44.4%
White 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, William L Radney Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alexander City, which includes William L Radney Elementary School.
$12,566
Per student
+1%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 50.2%
Federal 21.2%
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 William L Radney Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Russell High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jim Pearson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alexander City Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William L Radney Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Alexander City
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~414 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about William L Radney Elementary School
How many students attend William L Radney Elementary School?
William L Radney Elementary School has 414 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alexander City, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William L Radney Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William L Radney Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% 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 William L Radney Elementary School?
50.0% of students at William L Radney Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William L Radney Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at William L Radney Elementary School is African American at 44.4% of enrollment, in Alexander City, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William L Radney Elementary School?
William L Radney 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 William L Radney Elementary School rank among public schools in Alexander City?
By Resource Investment Index, William L Radney Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Alexander City, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alexander City on the city page.
Is William L Radney Elementary School a good school?
William L Radney Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools. 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 Alexander City?
Besides William L Radney Elementary School, Alexander City also operates Benjamin Russell High School (852 students), Jim Pearson Elementary School (704 students), and Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School (436 students). See the Alexander City district page for the complete list.
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