- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Ashford Middle School grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 010177002511 · Ashford, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 18.6:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Rehobeth High School (786 students)
Ashford Middle School grew from 293 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Ashford Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rehobeth High
Rehobeth High School
786 students
- Ashford Elemen
Ashford Elementary School
668 students
- Wicksburg Elem
Wicksburg Elementary School
636 students
- Rehobeth Eleme
Rehobeth Elementary School
590 students
- Cottonwood Ele
Cottonwood Elementary School
502 students
- This school
Ashford Middle School
316 students
What this shows Ashford Middle School reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashford Middle School compares
Ashford Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$10,971
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 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.
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
District finance for Houston County reports $10,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~316 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 293 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), up 21.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.