- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Athens, AL
Alabama Connections Academy
Federal NCES profile for Alabama Connections Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010210002436
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alabama Connections Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #6 of 9
- schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 63.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 7,822
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Alabama Connections Academy ranks #6 of 9 schools in Athens, AL.
School address
District: Limestone County · Alabama
NCES ID 010210002436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+182 students YoY
Alabama Connections Academy held near 7,245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+182 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+182 students YoY 010210002436 · Athens, AL Other · LARGE · TRAD
7,822 enr · 63.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: East Limestone High School (1,216 students)
Alabama Connections Academy held near 7,245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+182 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Alabama Connections Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alabama Connections Academy
7,822 students
- East Limestone 1,216
East Limestone High School
1,216 students
- Ardmore High S 964
Ardmore High School
964 students
- West Limestone 736
West Limestone High School
736 students
- Sugar Creek El 631
Sugar Creek Elementary School
631 students
- Elkmont Elemen 599
Elkmont Elementary School
599 students
What this shows Alabama Connections Academy reports 7,822 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alabama Connections Academy compares
Alabama Connections Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.4% | ▲ 8% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 7,822 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7,822
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$9,240
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
Counselors17.0 FTE
Per 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.1%
African American 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Alabama Connections Academy is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Limestone County reports $9,240 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alabama Connections Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Limestone High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Ardmore High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| West Limestone High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Sugar Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Elkmont Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Alabama Connections Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Athens
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
East Limestone High School
Standard public school
1,216 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Athens Renaissance School
Standard public school
606 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Blue Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
558 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Clements High School
Standard public school
525 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Johnson Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Athens Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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.
Frequently asked questions about Alabama Connections Academy
How many students attend Alabama Connections Academy?
Alabama Connections Academy has 7,822 students enrolled. It is a public school in Athens, AL. CCD year-over-year: 7,063 (2022-23) → 7,245 (2023-24), nearly flat (+182).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alabama Connections Academy?
63.4% of students at Alabama Connections Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alabama Connections Academy?
The largest demographic group at Alabama Connections Academy is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Athens, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alabama Connections Academy?
Alabama Connections Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Alabama Connections Academy rank among schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Alabama Connections Academy ranks #6 of 9 schools in Athens, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Athens on the city page.
What other schools are in Limestone County?
Besides Alabama Connections Academy, Limestone County also operates East Limestone High School (1,216 students), Ardmore High School (964 students), and West Limestone High School (736 students). See the Limestone County district page for the complete list.