- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cordova, AL
Bankhead Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bankhead Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010345001305
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bankhead Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cordova · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 53.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bankhead Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bankhead Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cordova, AL.
School address
District: Walker County · Alabama
NCES ID 010345001305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Bankhead Middle School shrank from 301 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 010345001305 · Cordova, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 16.6:1 · 53.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumiton Elementary School (720 students)
Bankhead Middle School shrank from 301 students in 2022-23 to 277 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE held 18.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Bankhead Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumiton Elemen
Sumiton Elementary School
720 students
- Valley Junior
Valley Junior High School
602 students
- Curry Elementa
Curry Elementary School
550 students
- Dora High Scho
Dora High School
476 students
- Sumiton Middle
Sumiton Middle School
476 students
- This school
Bankhead Middle School
298 students
What this shows Bankhead Middle School reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bankhead Middle School compares
Bankhead Middle 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.2% | ▼ 10% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Alabama - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$12,690
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 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
African American 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Bankhead Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walker County reports $12,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bankhead Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumiton Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curry Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dora High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumiton Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bankhead Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bankhead Middle School
How many students attend Bankhead Middle School?
Bankhead Middle School has 298 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cordova, AL. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bankhead Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bankhead Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% higher 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 Bankhead Middle School?
53.2% of students at Bankhead Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bankhead Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bankhead Middle School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Cordova, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bankhead Middle School?
Bankhead Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Bankhead Middle School rank among public schools in Cordova?
By Resource Investment Index, Bankhead Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cordova, 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 Walker County?
Besides Bankhead Middle School, Walker County also operates Sumiton Elementary School (720 students), Valley Junior High School (602 students), and Curry Elementary School (550 students). See the Walker County district page for the complete list.