Enrollment
263
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Troy, AL
Charles Henderson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Charles Henderson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010333001603
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles Henderson Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles Henderson Middle has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Henderson Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Troy, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charles Henderson Middle compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charles Henderson Middle
Charles Henderson Middle is a higher-need, small middle school in Troy, Alabama, enrolling 263 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.9% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 263 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 199 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #83.
Its student body is led by African American (64%) and White (25%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 23.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 54 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 263 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Troy City also operates Troy Elementary School (1,018 students) and Charles Henderson High School (546 students) alongside Charles Henderson Middle.
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 Charles Henderson Middle compares
Charles Henderson Middle on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 4% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Alabama - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$12,647
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 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
African American 63.9%
White 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Charles Henderson Middle is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Troy City, which includes Charles Henderson Middle.
$12,647
Per student
+1%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.3%
State 47.9%
Federal 23.8%
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 Charles Henderson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Henderson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles Henderson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~263 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Charles Henderson Middle
How many students attend Charles Henderson Middle?
Charles Henderson Middle has 263 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Troy, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Henderson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Henderson Middle is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% 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 Charles Henderson Middle?
60.9% of students at Charles Henderson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles Henderson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Charles Henderson Middle is African American at 63.9% of enrollment, in Troy, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles Henderson Middle?
Charles Henderson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Charles Henderson Middle rank among public schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Henderson Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Troy, 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 Troy on the city page.
Is Charles Henderson Middle a good school?
Charles Henderson Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Troy City?
Besides Charles Henderson Middle, Troy City also operates Troy Elementary School (1,018 students) and Charles Henderson High School (546 students). See the Troy City district page for the complete list.
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