Enrollment
448
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lincoln, AL
Charles R Drew Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Charles R Drew Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010318001211
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles R Drew Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles R Drew Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles R Drew Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lincoln, AL.
School address
District: Talladega County · Alabama
NCES ID 010318001211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charles R Drew Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charles R Drew Middle School
Charles R Drew Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Lincoln, Alabama, enrolling 448 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 448 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 450 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #400, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 448 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 224 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 448 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Talladega County also operates Lincoln Elementary School (902 students) and Munford Elementary School (770 students) alongside Charles R Drew 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 Charles R Drew Middle School compares
Charles R Drew 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 10% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Alabama - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$11,712
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
155
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.0 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
White 65.6%
African American 28.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Charles R Drew Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Talladega County, which includes Charles R Drew Middle School.
$11,712
Per student
-6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.4%
State 55.3%
Federal 16.2%
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 R Drew Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Munford Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fayetteville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles R Drew Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~448 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Charles R Drew Middle School
How many students attend Charles R Drew Middle School?
Charles R Drew Middle School has 448 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lincoln, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles R Drew Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles R Drew Middle School is 18.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charles R Drew Middle School?
64.4% of students at Charles R Drew Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles R Drew Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Charles R Drew Middle School is White at 65.6% of enrollment, in Lincoln, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles R Drew Middle School?
Charles R Drew Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 R Drew Middle School rank among public schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles R Drew Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lincoln, 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 Lincoln on the city page.
Is Charles R Drew Middle School a good school?
Charles R Drew Middle School earns 27/100 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 Talladega County?
Besides Charles R Drew Middle School, Talladega County also operates Lincoln Elementary School (902 students), Munford Elementary School (770 students), and Lincoln High School (607 students). See the Talladega County district page for the complete list.
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