School overview
At a glance
Reported students
357
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
20
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
357
Golden Springs Elementary School: 357 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
17.9:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Golden Springs Elementary School
Golden Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 01–05 in Anniston. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Anniston City. NCES reports 357 students for 2024–25.
Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (77.9%) and White (8.4%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 0.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Golden Springs Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 20 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?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 0.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.4%
- Hispanic6.2%
- Black77.9%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Anniston City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Randolph Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05
339 reported students
Cobb Preparatory Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
270 reported students
Anniston Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
357 reported students
Anniston High School
High · Grades 09–12
498 reported students
Anniston City Boot Camp School
High · Grades 07–12
Not reported reported students