- Enrollment
- 2,919
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Brocks Gap Intermediate School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 010000702186 · Hoover, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 15.8:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoover High School (2,919 students)
Brocks Gap Intermediate School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Brocks Gap Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hoover High Sc
Hoover High School
2,919 students
- Spain Park Hig
Spain Park High School
1,472 students
- Robert F Bumpu
Robert F Bumpus Middle School
1,192 students
- Berry Middle S 1,058
Berry Middle School
1,058 students
- Ira F Simmons 860
Ira F Simmons Middle School
860 students
- This school 521
Brocks Gap Intermediate School
521 students
What this shows Brocks Gap Intermediate School reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brocks Gap Intermediate School compares
Brocks Gap Intermediate 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,273
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Hoover City reports $14,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~521 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.