Enrollment
270
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Andalusia, AL
Andalusia Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Andalusia Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010006000008
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andalusia Junior High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Andalusia · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Andalusia Junior High has class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andalusia Junior High ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Andalusia, AL.
School address
District: Andalusia City · Alabama
NCES ID 010006000008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Andalusia Junior High compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Andalusia Junior High
Andalusia Junior High is a higher-need, small middle school in Andalusia, Alabama, enrolling 270 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 270 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 209 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #41.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 270 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 134 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 270 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Andalusia's middle schools, it stands alongside Straughn Middle School (287 students): Andalusia Junior High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 17.9:1).
Andalusia City also operates Andalusia Elementary School (1,082 students) and Andalusia High School (471 students) alongside Andalusia Junior High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Andalusia Junior High compares
Andalusia Junior High on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 19% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 27% in Alabama - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,436
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
115
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 42.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.0%
African American 25.2%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Andalusia Junior High is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Andalusia City, which includes Andalusia Junior High.
$11,436
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.0%
State 57.0%
Federal 17.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Andalusia Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andalusia Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andalusia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andalusia Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Andalusia
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~270 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Andalusia Junior High
How many students attend Andalusia Junior High?
Andalusia Junior High has 270 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Andalusia, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andalusia Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Andalusia Junior High is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Andalusia Junior High?
70.2% of students at Andalusia Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andalusia Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Andalusia Junior High is White at 63.0% of enrollment, in Andalusia, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andalusia Junior High?
Andalusia Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Andalusia Junior High rank among public schools in Andalusia?
By Resource Investment Index, Andalusia Junior High ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Andalusia, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Andalusia on the city page.
Is Andalusia Junior High a good school?
Andalusia Junior High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Andalusia City?
Besides Andalusia Junior High, Andalusia City also operates Andalusia Elementary School (1,082 students) and Andalusia High School (471 students). See the Andalusia City district page for the complete list.
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