School overview
At a glance
Reported students
887
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
48.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.3:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama other enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 105 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
437
Ariton School: 887 reported students.
State peer staffing position
73th percentile
18.3:1 reported; state peer median 16.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Ariton School
Ariton School is a public other school serving grades PK–12 in Ariton. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Dale County. NCES reports 887 students for 2024–25.
Among 105 other schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 463 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.3:1, above the Alabama median of 16.6:1 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 White (72.5%) and Black (11.6%). English learners represent 4.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. 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 Ariton School
- 1How do the reported 18.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 2 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
- 4.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.5%
- Hispanic10.6%
- Black11.6%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.4%
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 as offered
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Dale County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
GW Long Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
492 reported students
Midland City Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
478 reported students
Dale County High School
High · Grades 09–12
437 reported students
South Dale Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
412 reported students
George W Long High School
High · Grades 07–12
377 reported students
Newton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
293 reported students