- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Charles R Drew Middle School shrank from 478 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 010318001211 · Lincoln, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 18.7:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary School (902 students)
Charles R Drew Middle School shrank from 478 students in 2022-23 to 450 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Charles R Drew Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
902 students
- Munford Elemen
Munford Elementary School
770 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
607 students
- Fayetteville H
Fayetteville High School
580 students
- Bb Comer Memor
Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School
521 students
- This school
Charles R Drew Middle School
448 students
What this shows Charles R Drew Middle School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles R Drew Middle School compares
Charles R Drew Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,145
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 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.
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
District finance for Talladega County reports $12,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~448 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), down 28.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.