- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arab, AL
Arab Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Arab Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010010000027
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arab Junior High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Arab · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 43.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Arab Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arab Junior High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Arab, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Arab Junior High School held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.8 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 010010000027 · Arab, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 15.6:1 · 43.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Arab High School (735 students)
Arab Junior High School held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.8 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Arab Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arab High Scho
Arab High School
735 students
- Arab Primary S
Arab Primary School
698 students
- Arab Elementar
Arab Elementary School
599 students
- This school
Arab Junior High School
563 students
What this shows Arab Junior High School reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arab Junior High School compares
Arab Junior High 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.2% | ▼ 27% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 23% in Alabama - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,637
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 563 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 0.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Arab Junior High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arab City reports $11,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arab Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arab High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arab Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arab Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arab Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arab Junior High School
How many students attend Arab Junior High School?
Arab Junior High School has 563 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arab, AL. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arab Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arab Junior High School is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% lower 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 Arab Junior High School?
43.2% of students at Arab Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arab Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Arab Junior High School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Arab, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arab Junior High School?
Arab Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Arab Junior High School rank among public schools in Arab?
By Resource Investment Index, Arab Junior High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Arab, 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 Arab on the city page.
What other schools are in Arab City?
Besides Arab Junior High School, Arab City also operates Arab High School (735 students), Arab Primary School (698 students), and Arab Elementary School (599 students). See the Arab City district page for the complete list.