- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Appalachian School held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 010042000203 · Oneonta, AL Other · MID · TRAD
699 enr · 18.9:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeastern School (822 students)
Appalachian School held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Appalachian School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southeastern S
Southeastern School
822 students
- Hayden High Sc
Hayden High School
798 students
- This school
Appalachian School
699 students
- Blountsville E
Blountsville Elementary School
648 students
- Susan Moore El
Susan Moore Elementary School
582 students
- Locust Fork El
Locust Fork Elementary
534 students
What this shows Appalachian School reports 699 students on the CCD universe file.
How Appalachian School compares
Appalachian 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$11,462
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
Counselors1.5 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.
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
District finance for Blount County reports $11,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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.
Similar enrollment (~699 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 636 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.