- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Childersburg, AL
Childersburg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Childersburg Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010318001756
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Childersburg Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Childersburg · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 81.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Childersburg Middle School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Childersburg Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Childersburg, AL.
School address
District: Talladega County · Alabama
NCES ID 010318001756 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-94 students YoY
Childersburg Middle School shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-25.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-94 students YoY 010318001756 · Childersburg, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
245 enr · 13.6:1 · 81.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary School (902 students)
Childersburg Middle School shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-25.9%). Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Childersburg 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 245
Childersburg Middle School
245 students
What this shows Childersburg Middle School reports 245 students on the CCD universe file.
How Childersburg Middle School compares
Childersburg 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.5% | ▲ 39% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 8% in Alabama - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.8%
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 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.3%
White 37.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Childersburg Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Talladega County reports $12,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Childersburg Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Munford Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fayetteville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Childersburg 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 elementary 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 (~245 students)
Frequently asked questions about Childersburg Middle School
How many students attend Childersburg Middle School?
Childersburg Middle School has 245 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Childersburg, AL. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), down 94.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Childersburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Childersburg Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 23% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 13% lower 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 Childersburg Middle School?
81.5% of students at Childersburg Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Childersburg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Childersburg Middle School is African American at 56.3% of enrollment, in Childersburg, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Childersburg Middle School?
Childersburg Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Childersburg Middle School rank among public schools in Childersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Childersburg Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Childersburg, 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 Childersburg 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.