- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anniston, AL
Cobb Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cobb Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010009001782
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cobb Preparatory Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Anniston · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cobb Preparatory Academy has class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cobb Preparatory Academy ranks #5 of 7 schools in Anniston, AL.
School address
District: Anniston City · Alabama
NCES ID 010009001782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Cobb Preparatory Academy held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 010009001782 · Anniston, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 15.9:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Anniston High School (498 students)
Cobb Preparatory Academy held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Cobb Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Anniston High
Anniston High School
498 students
- Golden Springs
Golden Springs Elementary School
357 students
- Anniston Middl
Anniston Middle School
357 students
- Randolph Park
Randolph Park Elementary School
339 students
- This school
Cobb Preparatory Academy
270 students
What this shows Cobb Preparatory Academy reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cobb Preparatory Academy compares
Cobb Preparatory Academy 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 13% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 27% in Alabama - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
1.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,450
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 89.3%
Two or More 3.7%
White 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Cobb Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Anniston City reports $15,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cobb Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anniston High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Springs Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anniston Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Randolph Park Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cobb Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Anniston
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Saks Elementary School
Standard public school
625 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Wellborn Elementary School
Standard public school
598 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
White Plains Elementary School
Standard public school
530 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
De Armanville Elementary School
Standard public school
478 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Wellborn High School
Standard public school
425 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Coldwater Elementary School
Standard public school
391 students 14:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~270 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cobb Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Cobb Preparatory Academy?
Cobb Preparatory Academy has 270 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anniston, AL. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cobb Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cobb Preparatory Academy is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% 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 Cobb Preparatory Academy?
51.4% of students at Cobb Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cobb Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cobb Preparatory Academy is African American at 89.3% of enrollment, in Anniston, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cobb Preparatory Academy?
Cobb Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Cobb Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Anniston?
By Resource Investment Index, Cobb Preparatory Academy ranks #5 of 7 schools in Anniston, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Anniston on the city page.
What other schools are in Anniston City?
Besides Cobb Preparatory Academy, Anniston City also operates Anniston High School (498 students), Golden Springs Elementary School (357 students), and Anniston Middle School (357 students). See the Anniston City district page for the complete list.