- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Scottsboro, AL
Collins Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Collins Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010294001486
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Collins Intermediate School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Scottsboro · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Collins Intermediate School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Collins Intermediate School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Scottsboro, AL.
School address
District: Scottsboro City · Alabama
NCES ID 010294001486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Collins Intermediate School held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 010294001486 · Scottsboro, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 18.6:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Scottsboro High School (727 students)
Collins Intermediate School held near 532 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Collins Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scottsboro Hig
Scottsboro High School
727 students
- Caldwell Eleme
Caldwell Elementary School
579 students
- This school
Collins Intermediate School
538 students
- Scottsboro Jun
Scottsboro Junior High School
356 students
- Thurston T Nel 257
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School
257 students
What this shows Collins Intermediate School reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Collins Intermediate School compares
Collins Intermediate School 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▼ 6% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Alabama - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,975
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 538 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Collins Intermediate School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scottsboro City reports $12,975 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Collins Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsboro High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caldwell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scottsboro Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thurston T Nelson Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Collins Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Scottsboro
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~538 students)
Frequently asked questions about Collins Intermediate School
How many students attend Collins Intermediate School?
Collins Intermediate School has 538 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Scottsboro, AL. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Collins Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Collins Intermediate School is 18.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Collins Intermediate School?
55.3% of students at Collins Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Collins Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Collins Intermediate School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Scottsboro, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Collins Intermediate School?
Collins Intermediate School 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 Collins Intermediate School rank among public schools in Scottsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Collins Intermediate School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Scottsboro, 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 Scottsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Scottsboro City?
Besides Collins Intermediate School, Scottsboro City also operates Scottsboro High School (727 students), Caldwell Elementary School (579 students), and Scottsboro Junior High School (356 students). See the Scottsboro City district page for the complete list.