- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coosada, AL
Airport Road Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Airport Road Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010129002147
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Airport Road Intermediate School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 70.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 536
- students enrolled
Airport Road Intermediate School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Elmore County · Alabama
NCES ID 010129002147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Airport Road Intermediate School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 010129002147 · Coosada, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 18.5:1 · 70.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Wetumpka High School (1,219 students)
Airport Road Intermediate School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Airport Road Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wetumpka High
Wetumpka High School
1,219 students
- Stanhope Elmor
Stanhope Elmore High School
1,123 students
- Millbrook Midd
Millbrook Middle School
1,071 students
- Holtville Elem
Holtville Elementary School
877 students
- Wetumpka Eleme
Wetumpka Elementary School
868 students
- This school
Airport Road Intermediate School
536 students
What this shows Airport Road Intermediate School reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Airport Road Intermediate School compares
Airport Road Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.3% | ▲ 20% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Alabama - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,918
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 536 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.2%
White 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 41.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Airport Road Intermediate School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elmore County reports $10,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Airport Road Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wetumpka High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanhope Elmore High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millbrook Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holtville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wetumpka Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Airport Road Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Airport Road Intermediate School
How many students attend Airport Road Intermediate School?
Airport Road Intermediate School has 536 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coosada, AL. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Airport Road Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Airport Road Intermediate School is 18.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Airport Road Intermediate School?
70.3% of students at Airport Road Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Airport Road Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Airport Road Intermediate School is African American at 41.2% of enrollment, in Coosada, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Airport Road Intermediate School?
Airport Road Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Elmore County?
Besides Airport Road Intermediate School, Elmore County also operates Wetumpka High School (1,219 students), Stanhope Elmore High School (1,123 students), and Millbrook Middle School (1,071 students). See the Elmore County district page for the complete list.