- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valley, AL
Beulah High School
Federal NCES profile for Beulah High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010207000791
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beulah High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Valley · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 65.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Beulah High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beulah High School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Valley, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Beulah High School shrank from 533 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 010207000791 · Valley, AL Other · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 14.9:1 · 65.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Smiths Station High School (1,588 students)
Beulah High School shrank from 533 students in 2022-23 to 505 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Beulah High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smiths Station
Smiths Station High School
1,588 students
- Smiths Station
Smiths Station Junior High School
910 students
- West Smiths St
West Smiths Station Elementary School
811 students
- East Smiths St
East Smiths Station Elementary School
785 students
- Beauregard Ele
Beauregard Elementary School
783 students
- This school 535
Beulah High School
535 students
What this shows Beulah High School reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beulah High School compares
Beulah 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.5% | ▲ 11% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
535
Bigger than 66% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 16% in Alabama - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$12,566
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 268 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
African American 19.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Beulah High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Lee County reports $12,566 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beulah High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Station High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smiths Station Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Smiths Station Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Smiths Station Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beauregard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beulah High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Valley
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beulah High School
How many students attend Beulah High School?
Beulah High School has 535 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valley, AL. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beulah High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beulah High School is 14.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 5% 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 Beulah High School?
65.5% of students at Beulah High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beulah High School?
The largest demographic group at Beulah High School is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Valley, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beulah High School?
Beulah High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Beulah High School rank among schools in Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Beulah High School ranks #4 of 4 schools in Valley, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee County?
Besides Beulah High School, Lee County also operates Smiths Station High School (1,588 students), Smiths Station Junior High School (910 students), and West Smiths Station Elementary School (811 students). See the Lee County district page for the complete list.