- Enrollment
- 1,082
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Andalusia Junior High held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 010006000008 · Andalusia, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 15.9:1 · 70.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Andalusia Elementary School (1,082 students)
Andalusia Junior High held near 250 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Andalusia Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Andalusia Elem
Andalusia Elementary School
1,082 students
- Andalusia High
Andalusia High School
471 students
- This school 270
Andalusia Junior High
270 students
What this shows Andalusia Junior High reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andalusia Junior High compares
Andalusia Junior High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,084
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 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.
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
District finance for Andalusia City reports $12,084 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~270 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.