- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Phenix City, AL
Central Freshman Academy
Federal NCES profile for Central Freshman Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010270002140
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Freshman Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 12
- public schools in Phenix City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Freshman Academy has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Freshman Academy ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Phenix City, AL.
School address
District: Phenix City · Alabama
NCES ID 010270002140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Central Freshman Academy held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.7 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 010270002140 · Phenix City, AL High · MID · TRAD
513 enr · 17.1:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Central High School (1,579 students)
Central Freshman Academy held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.7 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Central Freshman Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central High S
Central High School
1,579 students
- Phenix City In
Phenix City Intermediate School
1,068 students
- Ridgecrest Ele
Ridgecrest Elementary School
722 students
- Phenix City El
Phenix City Elementary School
683 students
- Westview Eleme 563
Westview Elementary School
563 students
- This school 513
Central Freshman Academy
513 students
What this shows Central Freshman Academy reports 513 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Freshman Academy compares
Central Freshman Academy 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 18% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 513 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Alabama - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$12,259
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
274
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 53.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 71.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 65.5%
White 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Central Freshman Academy is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Phenix City reports $12,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Freshman Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phenix City Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgecrest Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phenix City Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Freshman Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Phenix City
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~513 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central Freshman Academy
How many students attend Central Freshman Academy?
Central Freshman Academy has 513 students enrolled. It is a high school in Phenix City, AL. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Freshman Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Freshman Academy is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 9% 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 Central Freshman Academy?
69.4% of students at Central Freshman Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Freshman Academy?
The largest demographic group at Central Freshman Academy is African American at 65.5% of enrollment, in Phenix City, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Freshman Academy?
Central Freshman Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Central Freshman Academy rank among public schools in Phenix City?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Freshman Academy ranks #2 of 12 public schools in Phenix City, 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 Phenix City on the city page.
What other schools are in Phenix City?
Besides Central Freshman Academy, Phenix City also operates Central High School (1,579 students), Phenix City Intermediate School (1,068 students), and Ridgecrest Elementary School (722 students). See the Phenix City district page for the complete list.