Enrollment
964
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ardmore High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ardmore High School
Ardmore High School is a large combined-grade school in Ardmore, Alabama, enrolling 964 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 90% of Alabama schools and 19% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 92% of state schools at 964 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 201 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #29.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Limestone County spends $8,021 per pupil, 36% below the Alabama average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 324 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 964 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Ardmore's public schools, it stands alongside Cedar Hill Elementary School (576 students): Ardmore High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21:1 vs 15.2:1).
Limestone County also operates Alabama Connections Academy (7,822 students) and East Limestone High School (1,216 students) alongside Ardmore High 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 Ardmore High School compares
Ardmore High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,021
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Limestone County, which includes Ardmore High School.
$8,021
Per student
-36%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 61.6%
Federal 11.1%
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 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
- 7,822
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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 (~964 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Ardmore High School a good school?
Ardmore High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 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.
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