- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Banks, AL
Banks School
Federal NCES profile for Banks School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010279001110
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banks School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 384
- students enrolled
Banks School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Banks School grew from 351 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 010279001110 · Banks, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 17.5:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Pike County High School (484 students)
Banks School grew from 351 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Banks School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pike County Hi
Pike County High School
484 students
- Pike County El
Pike County Elementary School
454 students
- Goshen Element
Goshen Elementary School
446 students
- This school
Banks School
384 students
- Goshen High Sc
Goshen High School
356 students
What this shows Banks School reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Banks School compares
Banks School is a growing 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 11% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Alabama - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$14,708
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
African American 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Banks School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pike County reports $14,708 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Banks School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pike County Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goshen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goshen High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banks School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Banks School
How many students attend Banks School?
Banks School has 384 students enrolled. It is a public school in Banks, AL. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banks School?
The student-teacher ratio at Banks School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% 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 Banks School?
65.5% of students at Banks School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banks School?
The largest demographic group at Banks School is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Banks, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banks School?
Banks School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
What other schools are in Pike County?
Besides Banks School, Pike County also operates Pike County High School (484 students), Pike County Elementary School (454 students), and Goshen Elementary School (446 students). See the Pike County district page for the complete list.