- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mobile, AL
Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies
Federal NCES profile for Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010237002509
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #15 of 34
- schools in Mobile · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies ranks #15 of 34 schools in Mobile, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies grew from 252 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 010237002509 · Mobile, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 16.4:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies grew from 252 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
2,271 students
- Mary G Montgom
Mary G Montgomery High School
1,888 students
- Alma Bryant Hi
Alma Bryant High School
1,624 students
- Wp Davidson Hi
Wp Davidson High School
1,470 students
- Bernice J Caus
Bernice J Causey Middle School
1,339 students
- This school 311
Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies
311 students
What this shows Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies compares
Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 55% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 33% in Alabama - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,245
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 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.7%
African American 24.8%
Asian 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Mobile County reports $13,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Mobile
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Er Dickson Elementary School
Standard public school
967 students 19:1 students per teacher
Lillie B Williamson High School
Standard public school
889 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Olive J Dodge Elementary School
Standard public school
862 students 18:1 students per teacher
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Orourke Elementary School
Standard public school
799 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Elsie Collier Elementary School
Standard public school
731 students 17:1 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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies
How many students attend Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies?
Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mobile, AL. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies is 16.4:1, which is 7% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% 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 Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies?
26.6% of students at Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies?
The largest demographic group at Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies is White at 61.7% of enrollment, in Mobile, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies?
Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies rank among schools in Mobile?
By Resource Investment Index, Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies ranks #15 of 34 schools in Mobile, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mobile on the city page.
What other schools are in Mobile County?
Besides Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies, Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students), Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students), and Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.