- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brighton, AL
Brighton School
Federal NCES profile for Brighton School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010192000691
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brighton School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 336
- students enrolled
Brighton School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192000691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Brighton School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 010192000691 · Brighton, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 18.7:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
Brighton School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Brighton School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claychalkville
Claychalkville High School
1,377 students
- Mcadory High S
Mcadory High School
1,259 students
- Hueytown High
Hueytown High School
1,200 students
- Shades Valley
Shades Valley High School
1,094 students
- Gardendale Hig
Gardendale High School
1,076 students
- This school 336
Brighton School
336 students
What this shows Brighton School reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brighton School compares
Brighton School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 42% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Alabama - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$12,194
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.5%
African American 46.1%
White 3.0%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Brighton School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brighton School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brighton School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brighton School
How many students attend Brighton School?
Brighton School has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brighton, AL. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brighton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brighton School is 18.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brighton School?
83.3% of students at Brighton School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brighton School?
The largest demographic group at Brighton School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment, in Brighton, 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 Brighton School?
Brighton School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Jefferson County?
Besides Brighton School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.