- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Athens Intermediate School held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 010012000522 · Athens, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 18.9:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Athens High School (1,278 students)
Athens Intermediate School held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Athens Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Athens High Sc
Athens High School
1,278 students
- Athens Middle
Athens Middle School
935 students
- This school
Athens Intermediate School
641 students
- Athens Renaiss
Athens Renaissance School
606 students
- Athens Element 474
Athens Elementary School
474 students
- Julian Newman 409
Julian Newman Elementary School
409 students
What this shows Athens Intermediate School reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How Athens Intermediate School compares
Athens Intermediate 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,561
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 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.
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
District finance for Athens City reports $11,561 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~641 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 607 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.