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Elementary· 57 schools in district

Bagley Elementary School

8581 Tate Mill Rd, Dora, AL 35062Jefferson County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–04Non-Charter
563
Students
Total enrolled
$13,148
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 8% vs nat'l
18.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 22% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 563 students in grades PK–04 in Dora, Alabama.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,148 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Bagley Elementary School is a large elementary in Dora, Alabama, serving grades PK–04 with 563 students. The district invests $13,148 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Bagley Elementary School

563
Total Students
18.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
44%
Free Lunch
30
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 Distribution301 male · 262 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility44%
National avg 52% · 246 students
Student Composition
97%
White97%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black1%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010192000684

Academic Outcomes at Bagley Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 32th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 35062

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,148Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,148
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,785
Student Support$2,498
Administration$1,578
Operations$1,972
Other$1,315
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,148 spent per student, an estimated $5,825 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
54%
28%
State government
54.2%
Local (property tax)
28.2%
Federal programs
17.6%
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
Fultondale Elementary SchoolChalkville Elementary SchoolPinson Elementary SchoolBryant Park Elementary
+7 more
↓
Middle
ClayChalkville Middle SchoolMcAdory Middle SchoolHueytown Middle SchoolBragg Middle School
+3 more
↓
High School
ClayChalkville High SchoolHueytown High SchoolShades Valley High SchoolMcAdory High School
+8 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 04
Location—
CountyJefferson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictJefferson County →
Phone: (205)379-2500
NCES ID: 010192000684
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Dora 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 Jefferson County
High
ClayChalkville High School
1,361 students · 09–12
● 41 opp56% FRL
High
Hueytown High School
1,210 students · 09–12
● 40 opp79% FRL
High
Shades Valley High School
1,200 students · 09–12
● 42 opp68% FRL
High
McAdory High School
1,162 students · 09–12
73% FRL
High
Gardendale High School
1,047 students · 09–12
● 42 opp48% FRL
Mid
ClayChalkville Middle School
1,032 students · 06–08
64% FRL
High
Pinson Valley High School
1,029 students · 09–12
● 41 opp81% FRL
Elem
Fultondale Elementary School
982 students · PK–06
49% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
8581 Tate Mill Rd, Dora, AL 35062
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.