- Enrollment
- 7,822
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ardmore, AL
Ardmore High School
Federal NCES profile for Ardmore High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010210000797
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ardmore High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 964
- students enrolled
Ardmore High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Limestone County · Alabama
NCES ID 010210000797 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Ardmore High School held near 978 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 010210000797 · Ardmore, AL Other · MID · TRAD
964 enr · 21:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Alabama Connections Academy (7,822 students)
Ardmore High School held near 978 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Ardmore High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alabama Connec
Alabama Connections Academy
7,822 students
- East Limestone 1,216
East Limestone High School
1,216 students
- This school 964
Ardmore High School
964 students
- West Limestone 736
West Limestone High School
736 students
- Sugar Creek El 631
Sugar Creek Elementary School
631 students
- Elkmont Elemen 599
Elkmont Elementary School
599 students
What this shows Ardmore High School reports 964 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ardmore High School compares
Ardmore 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 27% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 964 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
964
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
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
21:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 90% in Alabama - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,240
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
136
in-school suspensions + 188 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, Ardmore High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Limestone County reports $9,240 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ardmore High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Connections Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| East Limestone High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Limestone High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sugar Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkmont Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ardmore High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Ardmore
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~964 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ardmore High School
How many students attend Ardmore High School?
Ardmore High School has 964 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ardmore, AL. CCD year-over-year: 993 (2022-23) → 978 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ardmore High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ardmore High School is 21:1, which is 19% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ardmore High School?
42.9% of students at Ardmore High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ardmore High School?
The largest demographic group at Ardmore High School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Ardmore, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ardmore High School?
Ardmore High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in Limestone County?
Besides Ardmore High School, Limestone County also operates Alabama Connections Academy (7,822 students), East Limestone High School (1,216 students), and West Limestone High School (736 students). See the Limestone County district page for the complete list.