- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Montevallo, AL
Calera Middle
Federal NCES profile for Calera Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010303001868
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calera Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Montevallo · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Calera Middle has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calera Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Montevallo, AL.
School address
District: Shelby County · Alabama
NCES ID 010303001868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Calera Middle held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 010303001868 · Montevallo, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
767 enr · 18.3:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students)
Calera Middle held near 760 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Calera Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Mountain H
Oak Mountain High School
1,648 students
- Helena High Sc
Helena High School
1,383 students
- Chelsea High S
Chelsea High School
1,235 students
- Oak Mountain M
Oak Mountain Middle School
1,168 students
- Calera High
Calera High
1,018 students
- This school
Calera Middle
767 students
What this shows Calera Middle reports 767 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calera Middle compares
Calera Middle 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▼ 14% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Alabama - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,436
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 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
163
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 43.0%
White 36.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Calera Middle is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelby County reports $12,436 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calera Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helena High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chelsea High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Mountain Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calera High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calera Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,168
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Montevallo
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~767 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calera Middle
How many students attend Calera Middle?
Calera Middle has 767 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Montevallo, AL. CCD year-over-year: 755 (2022-23) → 760 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calera Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Calera Middle is 18.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calera Middle?
50.7% of students at Calera Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calera Middle?
The largest demographic group at Calera Middle is African American at 43.0% of enrollment, in Montevallo, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calera Middle?
Calera Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Calera Middle rank among public schools in Montevallo?
By Resource Investment Index, Calera Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Montevallo, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Shelby County?
Besides Calera Middle, Shelby County also operates Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students), Helena High School (1,383 students), and Chelsea High School (1,235 students). See the Shelby County district page for the complete list.