Enrollment
316
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ashford, AL
Ashford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ashford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010177002511
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashford Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ashford · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashford Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashford Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ashford, AL.
School address
District: Houston County · Alabama
NCES ID 010177002511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ashford Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ashford Middle School
Ashford Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Ashford, Alabama, enrolling 316 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.5% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 316 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 302 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #87.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and African American (24%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 83 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 316 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 77 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Houston County also operates Rehobeth High School (786 students) and Ashford Elementary School (668 students) alongside Ashford Middle 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 Ashford Middle School compares
Ashford Middle 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 8% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Alabama - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,538
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 77 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 63.3%
African American 24.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Ashford Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Houston County, which includes Ashford Middle School.
$10,538
Per student
-16%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.8%
State 58.7%
Federal 16.5%
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 Ashford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehobeth High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ashford Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wicksburg Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rehobeth Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashford Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle 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 (~316 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ashford Middle School
How many students attend Ashford Middle School?
Ashford Middle School has 316 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ashford, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashford Middle School is 18.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ashford Middle School?
63.5% of students at Ashford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ashford Middle School is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Ashford, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashford Middle School?
Ashford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Ashford Middle School rank among public schools in Ashford?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashford Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ashford, 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 Ashford on the city page.
Is Ashford Middle School a good school?
Ashford Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Houston County?
Besides Ashford Middle School, Houston County also operates Rehobeth High School (786 students), Ashford Elementary School (668 students), and Wicksburg Elementary School (636 students). See the Houston County district page for the complete list.
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