Enrollment
641
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Athens, AL
Athens Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Athens Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010012000522
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Athens Intermediate School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Athens · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Athens Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 72% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Athens Intermediate School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Athens, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Athens Intermediate School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Athens Intermediate School
Athens Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Athens, Alabama, enrolling 641 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 641 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 440 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #204.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 641 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Athens's elementary schools, it stands alongside Brookhill Elementary School (380 students): Athens Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 18.1:1).
Athens City also operates Athens High School (1,278 students) and Athens Middle School (935 students) alongside Athens Intermediate 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 Athens Intermediate School compares
Athens Intermediate 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▼ 9% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 72% in Alabama - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,655
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 641 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 47.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
African American 19.8%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Athens Intermediate School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Athens City, which includes Athens Intermediate School.
$10,655
Per student
-15%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.1%
State 38.8%
Federal 9.1%
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 Athens Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Athens Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Athens Renaissance School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Athens Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Julian Newman Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Athens Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Athens
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~641 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Athens Intermediate School
How many students attend Athens Intermediate School?
Athens Intermediate School has 641 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Athens, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athens Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Athens Intermediate School is 18.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Athens Intermediate School?
53.4% of students at Athens Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Athens Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Athens Intermediate School is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Athens, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athens Intermediate School?
Athens Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Athens Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, Athens Intermediate School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Athens, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Athens on the city page.
Is Athens Intermediate School a good school?
Athens Intermediate School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Athens City?
Besides Athens Intermediate School, Athens City also operates Athens High School (1,278 students), Athens Middle School (935 students), and Athens Renaissance School (606 students). See the Athens City district page for the complete list.
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