Andalusia Elementary School in Andalusia, AL

At a glance

Reported students

1,082

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

58.79

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–06

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Alabama elementary enrollment

99th percentile

Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

471

Andalusia Elementary School: 1,082 reported students.

State peer staffing position

77th percentile

18.4:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,099
Teachers (FTE): 69.75
Student–teacher ratio: 15.8:1

What the reported data says about Andalusia Elementary School

Andalusia Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Andalusia. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Andalusia City. NCES reports 1,082 students for 2024–25.

Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.4:1, close to the Alabama median of 16.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.5%) and Black (25%). English learners represent 1.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Andalusia Elementary School

1How do the reported 18.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 58.79 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.3%
Students with disabilities: 13.8%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 54.3%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White62.5%
Hispanic4.7%
Black25%
Asian1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Multiracial6.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Andalusia High School

High · Grades 09–12

471 reported students

Andalusia Junior High

Middle · Grades 07–08

270 reported students

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Public schools near Andalusia Elementary School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Andalusia Junior High Middle · Andalusia City	07–08	270	2.8 mi
Andalusia High School High · Andalusia City	09–12	471	2.8 mi
Straughn Elementary School Elementary · Covington County	PK–05	569	8.8 mi
Straughn Middle School Middle · Covington County	06–08	287	8.8 mi
Straughn High School High · Covington County	09–12	433	8.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Andalusia Elementary School

What grades does Andalusia Elementary School serve?

Andalusia Elementary School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Andalusia City.

How many students attend Andalusia Elementary School?

Andalusia Elementary School reported 1,082 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 696 Alabama elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,099 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Andalusia Elementary School?

The calculated ratio is 18.4:1, based on 1,082 students and 58.79 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 16.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Andalusia Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Andalusia Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Andalusia City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Andalusia Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

54.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Andalusia Elementary School in?

Andalusia Elementary School is part of Andalusia City, based in Andalusia, AL, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Andalusia Elementary School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Andalusia Junior High (2.8 mi), Andalusia High School (2.8 mi), Straughn Elementary School (8.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.