- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winfield, AL
Winfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Winfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010354001613
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winfield Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Winfield · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Winfield Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winfield Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Winfield, AL.
School address
District: Winfield City · Alabama
NCES ID 010354001613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Winfield Elementary School shrank from 525 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.9 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 010354001613 · Winfield, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 14.3:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Winfield Middle School (361 students)
Winfield Elementary School shrank from 525 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 35.9 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Winfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Winfield Elementary School
499 students
- Winfield Middl
Winfield Middle School
361 students
- Winfield High
Winfield High School
344 students
What this shows Winfield Elementary School reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winfield Elementary School compares
Winfield 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 16% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 11% in Alabama - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.6%
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
$12,974
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 499 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
African American 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Winfield Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Winfield City reports $12,974 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winfield High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winfield Elementary School
How many students attend Winfield Elementary School?
Winfield Elementary School has 499 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winfield, AL. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winfield Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 9% 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 Winfield Elementary School?
49.5% of students at Winfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Winfield Elementary School is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Winfield, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winfield Elementary School?
Winfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Winfield Elementary School rank among public schools in Winfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Winfield Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Winfield, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Winfield City?
Besides Winfield Elementary School, Winfield City also operates Winfield Middle School (361 students) and Winfield High School (344 students). See the Winfield City district page for the complete list.