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Douglas Elementary School

Highway 75, Douglas, AL 35964Marshall County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 03–05Non-Charter
461
Students
Total enrolled
$14,887
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
18.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 461 students in grades 03–05 in Douglas, Alabama.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,887 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
18.4 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Douglas Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Douglas, Alabama, serving grades 03–05 with 461 students. The district invests $14,887 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Douglas Elementary School

461
Total Students
18.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
53%
Free Lunch
25
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (03–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution222 male · 239 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility53%
National avg 52% · 245 students
Student Composition
53%
42%
White53%
Hispanic / Latino42%
Black2%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010000600877

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,887Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,887
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,550
Student Support$2,829
Administration$1,786
Operations$2,233
Other$1,489
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,887 spent per student, an estimated $6,595 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
51%
21%
State government
51.2%
Local (property tax)
21.3%
Federal programs
27.6%
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
Asbury Elementary SchoolRobert D Sloman PrimaryKate D Smith DAR Elementary SchoolBrindlee Mountain Elementary School
+1 more
↓
Middle
Douglas Middle SchoolKate Duncan Smith DAR Middle
↓
High School
Douglas High SchoolAsbury High SchoolBrindlee Mountain High SchoolKate D Smith DAR High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades03 – 05
Location—
CountyMarshall County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMarshall County →
Phone: (256)593-4420
NCES ID: 010000600877
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Douglas 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 Marshall County
Elem
Asbury Elementary School
701 students · PK–05
84% FRL
High
Douglas High School
674 students · 09–12
50% FRL
High
Asbury High School
664 students · 06–12
84% FRL
Elem
Robert D Sloman Primary
596 students · PK–02
50% FRL
Elem
Kate D Smith DAR Elementary School
585 students · PK–04
43% FRL
High
Brindlee Mountain High School
553 students · 06–12
51% FRL
Mid
Douglas Middle School
496 students · 06–08
53% FRL
High
Kate D Smith DAR High School
394 students · 09–12
34% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
Highway 75, Douglas, AL 35964
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.