Enrollment
521
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hoover, AL
Brocks Gap Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Brocks Gap Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010000702186
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brocks Gap Intermediate School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #6 of 16
- public schools in Hoover · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Brocks Gap Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brocks Gap Intermediate School ranks #6 of 16 public schools in Hoover, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brocks Gap Intermediate School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brocks Gap Intermediate School
Brocks Gap Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hoover, Alabama, enrolling 521 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.5% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Alabama average.
With 521 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 98 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #68.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and African American (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 521 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Hoover City also operates Hoover High School (2,919 students) and Spain Park High School (1,472 students) alongside Brocks Gap 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 Brocks Gap Intermediate School compares
Brocks Gap 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 63% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 25% in Alabama - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,854
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 521 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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
White 53.0%
African American 23.8%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Brocks Gap Intermediate School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hoover City, which includes Brocks Gap Intermediate School.
$13,854
Per student
+11%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.6%
State 39.9%
Federal 8.5%
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 Brocks Gap Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spain Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert F Bumpus Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berry Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ira F Simmons Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brocks Gap Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,919
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,058
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~521 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Brocks Gap Intermediate School
How many students attend Brocks Gap Intermediate School?
Brocks Gap Intermediate School has 521 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hoover, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brocks Gap Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brocks Gap Intermediate School is 15.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% 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 Brocks Gap Intermediate School?
21.5% of students at Brocks Gap Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brocks Gap Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Brocks Gap Intermediate School is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Hoover, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brocks Gap Intermediate School?
Brocks Gap Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Brocks Gap Intermediate School rank among public schools in Hoover?
By Resource Investment Index, Brocks Gap Intermediate School ranks #6 of 16 public schools in Hoover, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hoover on the city page.
Is Brocks Gap Intermediate School a good school?
Brocks Gap Intermediate School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Hoover City?
Besides Brocks Gap Intermediate School, Hoover City also operates Hoover High School (2,919 students), Spain Park High School (1,472 students), and Robert F Bumpus Middle School (1,192 students). See the Hoover City district page for the complete list.
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