- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ashville, AL
Ashville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ashville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010306200322
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashville Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Ashville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashville Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashville Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ashville, AL.
School address
District: St Clair County · Alabama
NCES ID 010306200322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Ashville Middle School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 010306200322 · Ashville, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 19.5:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Moody Elementary School (839 students)
Ashville Middle School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Ashville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moody Elementa
Moody Elementary School
839 students
- Springville El
Springville Elementary School
779 students
- Springville Hi
Springville High School
772 students
- Springville Mi
Springville Middle School
723 students
- Moody High Sch
Moody High School
708 students
- This school
Ashville Middle School
371 students
What this shows Ashville Middle School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashville Middle School compares
Ashville Middle 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 16% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 78% in Alabama - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,686
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 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Ashville Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St Clair County reports $10,686 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ashville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moody Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springville Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ashville Middle School
How many students attend Ashville Middle School?
Ashville Middle School has 371 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ashville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashville Middle School is 19.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ashville Middle School?
68.1% of students at Ashville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ashville Middle School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Ashville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashville Middle School?
Ashville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Ashville Middle School rank among public schools in Ashville?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashville Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ashville, 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 St Clair County?
Besides Ashville Middle School, St Clair County also operates Moody Elementary School (839 students), Springville Elementary School (779 students), and Springville High School (772 students). See the St Clair County district page for the complete list.