Enrollment
593
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Montgomery, AL
Capitol Heights Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Capitol Heights Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010243000995
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Capitol Heights Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 9
- middle schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 93.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Capitol Heights Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Capitol Heights Middle School ranks #4 of 9 middle schools in Montgomery, AL.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Alabama
NCES ID 010243000995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Capitol Heights Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Capitol Heights Middle School
Capitol Heights Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Montgomery, Alabama, enrolling 593 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 93.6% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 593 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 125 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.7% 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.
Discipline events run high: 196 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 593 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 38 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Montgomery's middle schools, it stands alongside Brewbaker Middle School (806 students): Capitol Heights Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.1:1 vs 17.5:1).
Montgomery County also operates Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students) and Carver Senior High School (1,553 students) alongside Capitol Heights Middle 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 Capitol Heights Middle School compares
Capitol Heights Middle 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.6% | ▲ 59% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 74% in Alabama - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 195 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 38 expulsions.
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 59.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
White 2.0%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Capitol Heights Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County, which includes Capitol Heights Middle 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 Capitol Heights Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carver Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Crossing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brewbaker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Capitol Heights Middle 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 middle schools in Montgomery
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Brewbaker Middle School
Standard public school
806 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Carr Middle School
Standard public school
774 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Goodwyn Middle School
Standard public school
717 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Bellingrath Middle School
Standard public school
583 students
Floyd Middle School
Standard public school
525 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Mckee Middle School
Standard public school
520 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Similar middle 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 (~593 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Capitol Heights Middle School
How many students attend Capitol Heights Middle School?
Capitol Heights Middle School has 593 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Montgomery, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capitol Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Capitol Heights Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Capitol Heights Middle School?
93.6% of students at Capitol Heights Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Capitol Heights Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Capitol Heights Middle School is African American at 59.9% of enrollment, in Montgomery, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Capitol Heights Middle School?
Capitol Heights Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Capitol Heights Middle School rank among middle schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Capitol Heights Middle School ranks #4 of 9 middle 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 middle schools in Montgomery on the city page.
Is Capitol Heights Middle School a good school?
Capitol Heights Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 Capitol Heights Middle 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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