Enrollment
549
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Montgomery, AL
Brewbaker Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Brewbaker Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010243001392
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brewbaker Intermediate School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 88.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Brewbaker Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brewbaker Intermediate School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Montgomery, AL.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Alabama
NCES ID 010243001392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brewbaker Intermediate School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brewbaker Intermediate School
Brewbaker Intermediate School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Montgomery, Alabama, enrolling 549 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 94% of Alabama schools and 24% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 88.5% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 549 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 183 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #129.
Its student body is led by African American (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 549 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Montgomery's elementary schools, it stands alongside Forest Avenue Elementary School (617 students): Brewbaker Intermediate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22:1 vs 17.1:1).
Montgomery County also operates Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students) and Carver Senior High School (1,553 students) alongside Brewbaker Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Brewbaker Intermediate School compares
Brewbaker Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 51% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 94% in Alabama - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$11,430
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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 549 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 26.8%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Brewbaker Intermediate School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County, which includes Brewbaker Intermediate School.
$11,430
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.1%
State 55.2%
Federal 25.7%
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.
How Brewbaker Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carver Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Crossing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brewbaker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brewbaker Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Montgomery
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Standard public school
617 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Life Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute
Standard public school
599 students 49.9:1 students per teacher
Bear Exploration Center
Standard public school
507 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Lead Academy Building B
Standard public school
394 students 32.8:1 students per teacher
Macmillan International at Mckee
Standard public school
386 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Lead Academy Building a
Standard public school
358 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~549 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brewbaker Intermediate School
How many students attend Brewbaker Intermediate School?
Brewbaker Intermediate School has 549 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Montgomery, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brewbaker Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brewbaker Intermediate School is 22:1, which is 24% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brewbaker Intermediate School?
88.5% of students at Brewbaker Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brewbaker Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Brewbaker Intermediate School is African American at 71.4% of enrollment, in Montgomery, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brewbaker Intermediate School?
Brewbaker Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brewbaker Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Brewbaker Intermediate School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Montgomery, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Montgomery on the city page.
Is Brewbaker Intermediate School a good school?
Brewbaker Intermediate School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Brewbaker Intermediate School, Montgomery County also operates Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students), Carver Senior High School (1,553 students), and Lee High School (1,282 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.
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