Enrollment
245
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Childersburg Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Childersburg Middle School
Childersburg Middle School is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Childersburg, Alabama, enrolling 245 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.6:1, Childersburg Middle School is leaner than roughly 92% of Alabama schools and 23% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 81.5% of students qualify for free meals, 39% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 245 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 155 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #72.
Its student body is led by African American (56%) and White (38%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data 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: 124 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 245 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 Childersburg 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 Childersburg Middle School compares
Childersburg 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Talladega County, which includes Childersburg 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 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
- 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 elementary 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 (~245 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Childersburg on the city page.
Is Childersburg Middle School a good school?
Childersburg Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Alabama schools. 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 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.
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