- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Charles Henderson Middle held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 010333001603 · Troy, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 17.5:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Troy Elementary School (1,018 students)
Charles Henderson Middle held near 256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Charles Henderson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Troy Elementar
Troy Elementary School
1,018 students
- Charles Hender
Charles Henderson High School
546 students
- This school 263
Charles Henderson Middle
263 students
What this shows Charles Henderson Middle reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles Henderson Middle compares
Charles Henderson 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,875
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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
District finance for Troy City reports $12,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~263 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.