- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Decatur, AL
Austin Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Austin Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010117002456
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin Junior High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #5 of 11
- schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Junior High School ranks #5 of 11 schools in Decatur, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-71 students YoY
Austin Junior High School shrank from 773 students in 2022-23 to 702 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-71 students YoY 010117002456 · Decatur, AL Other · MID · TRAD
664 enr · 14.4:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Austin High School (999 students)
Austin Junior High School shrank from 773 students in 2022-23 to 702 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE lost 46.8 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Austin Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Austin High Sc
Austin High School
999 students
- Decatur High S
Decatur High School
915 students
- Decatur Middle
Decatur Middle School
818 students
- Austin Middle
Austin Middle School
727 students
- This school
Austin Junior High School
664 students
- Oak Park Eleme
Oak Park Elementary School
481 students
What this shows Austin Junior High School reports 664 students on the CCD universe file.
How Austin Junior High School compares
Austin Junior High School is a shrinking 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 15% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 664 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
664
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 12% in Alabama - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,832
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
178
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%
African American 29.7%
White 25.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Austin Junior High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Decatur City reports $14,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Austin Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Decatur High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Decatur Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Park Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Decatur
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Oak Park Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 16:1 students per teacher
Bankscaddell Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Austinville Elementary School
Standard public school
463 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Chestnut Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
436 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Frances Nungester Elementary School
Standard public school
428 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
West Decatur Elementary School
Standard public school
407 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~664 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Austin Junior High School
How many students attend Austin Junior High School?
Austin Junior High School has 664 students enrolled. It is a public school in Decatur, AL. CCD year-over-year: 773 (2022-23) → 702 (2023-24), down 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin Junior High School is 14.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Austin Junior High School?
67.5% of students at Austin Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austin Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Austin Junior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.6% of enrollment, in Decatur, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin Junior High School?
Austin Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Austin Junior High School rank among schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin Junior High School ranks #5 of 11 schools in Decatur, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Decatur on the city page.
What other schools are in Decatur City?
Besides Austin Junior High School, Decatur City also operates Austin High School (999 students), Decatur High School (915 students), and Decatur Middle School (818 students). See the Decatur City district page for the complete list.