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Alexandria Elementary School

2525 AlexandriaWellington Rd, Alexandria, AL 36250Calhoun County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–04Non-Charter
720
Students
Total enrolled
$12,723
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 11% vs nat'l
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
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Large public school
Serves 720 students in grades PK–04 in Alexandria, Alabama.
11% below average funding
District spends $12,723 per pupil, 11% less than the national average of $14,347.
15.4 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Alexandria Elementary School is a large elementary in Alexandria, Alabama, serving grades PK–04 with 720 students. The district invests $12,723 per student — 11% below the national average of $14,347, with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Alexandria Elementary School

720
Total Students
15.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
61%
Free Lunch
47
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution372 male · 348 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility61%
National avg 52% · 436 students
Student Composition
82%
10%
Asian1%
White82%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black10%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010054001747

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,723Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,723
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,598
Student Support$2,417
Administration$1,527
Operations$1,908
Other$1,272
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,723 spent per student, an estimated $5,636 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
60%
24%
State government
60.2%
Local (property tax)
23.6%
Federal programs
16.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Wellborn Elementary SchoolWeaver Elementary SchoolWhite Plains Elementary SchoolPleasant Valley Elementary School
+2 more
↓
Middle
Alexandria Middle SchoolWhite Plains Middle SchoolSaks Middle School
↓
High School
Weaver High SchoolAlexandria High SchoolWellborn High SchoolPleasant Valley High School
+4 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 04
Location—
CountyCalhoun County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCalhoun County →
Phone: (256)741-4300
NCES ID: 010054001747
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Alexandria seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Calhoun County
Elem
Wellborn Elementary School
582 students · PK–06
● 37 opp83% FRL
Elem
Weaver Elementary School
553 students · PK–06
73% FRL
Elem
White Plains Elementary School
539 students · PK–04
55% FRL
High
Weaver High School
517 students · 07–12
67% FRL
High
Alexandria High School
513 students · 09–12
58% FRL
High
Wellborn High School
491 students · 07–12
● 37 opp81% FRL
Mid
Alexandria Middle School
485 students · 05–08
66% FRL
Elem
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
484 students · PK–06
● 39 opp61% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2525 AlexandriaWellington Rd, Alexandria, AL 36250
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.