Enrollment
311
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 010237002509
Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies — Mobile, AL
Federal NCES profile for Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Mobile County · Alabama
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 17.8:1 Alabama avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies reports 311 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 25% below the Alabama state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 26.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 55% below the Alabama average and 49% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 311 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mobile County spends $13,185 per pupil district-wide, below the Alabama average of $14,500 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.3% from local sources (property taxes), 49.5% from the state, and 24.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Alabama state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 55% | 58.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 21% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 55% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
— 25% below state mean
Top 4% in Alabama — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,185
per pupil, district-wide
— below Alabama avg of $14,500
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 311 Top 21% in Alabama — larger than 79% of 1,369 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 13.3:1 -25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 26.6% -55% vs state
NCES ID 010237002509
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 311:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mobile County, which includes Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies.
$13,185
Per student
-9%
vs Alabama
Avg $14,500
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 49.5%
Federal 24.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
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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 other school in Mobile, AL.
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 13.3:1, which is 25% lower than the Alabama average of 17.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Mobile, AL.
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 38/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.