Enrollment
699
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oneonta, AL
Appalachian School
Federal NCES profile for Appalachian School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010042000203
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Appalachian School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Oneonta · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Appalachian School has class sizes larger than 72% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Appalachian School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Oneonta, AL.
School address
District: Blount County · Alabama
NCES ID 010042000203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Appalachian School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Appalachian School
Appalachian School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Oneonta, Alabama, enrolling 699 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 699 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 402 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #25, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 466 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Blount County also operates Southeastern School (822 students) and Hayden High School (798 students) alongside Appalachian School.
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 Appalachian School compares
Appalachian School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 12% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 699 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
699
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 72% in Alabama - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,779
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Appalachian School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blount County, which includes Appalachian School.
$10,779
Per student
-14%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.4%
State 63.4%
Federal 17.2%
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 Appalachian School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayden High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blountsville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Susan Moore Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Locust Fork Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Appalachian School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other 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 (~699 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Appalachian School
How many students attend Appalachian School?
Appalachian School has 699 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oneonta, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appalachian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Appalachian School is 18.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Appalachian School?
51.9% of students at Appalachian School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Appalachian School?
The largest demographic group at Appalachian School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Oneonta, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Appalachian School?
Appalachian School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Appalachian School rank among public schools in Oneonta?
By Resource Investment Index, Appalachian School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Oneonta, 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 Oneonta on the city page.
Is Appalachian School a good school?
Appalachian School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Blount County?
Besides Appalachian School, Blount County also operates Southeastern School (822 students), Hayden High School (798 students), and Blountsville Elementary School (648 students). See the Blount County district page for the complete list.
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