- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
William L Radney Elementary School shrank from 438 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 010003000006 · Alexander City, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 17.3:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Benjamin Russell High School (852 students)
William L Radney Elementary School shrank from 438 students in 2022-23 to 412 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
William L Radney Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benjamin Russe
Benjamin Russell High School
852 students
- Jim Pearson El
Jim Pearson Elementary School
704 students
- Nathaniel H St
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School
436 students
- Alexander City
Alexander City Middle School
430 students
- This school
William L Radney Elementary School
414 students
What this shows William L Radney Elementary School reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How William L Radney Elementary School compares
William L Radney 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,834
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 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.
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
District finance for Alexander City reports $12,834 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~414 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), down 26.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.