- Enrollment
- 1,607
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northport, AL
Collinsriverside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Collinsriverside Middle 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 010339001289
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Collinsriverside Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Northport · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Collinsriverside Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Collinsriverside Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Northport, AL.
School address
District: Tuscaloosa County · Alabama
NCES ID 010339001289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Collinsriverside Middle School shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 010339001289 · Northport, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 18.7:1 · 82.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students)
Collinsriverside Middle School shrank from 334 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Collinsriverside Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tuscaloosa Cou
Tuscaloosa County High School
1,607 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
1,434 students
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
1,076 students
- Lake View Elem
Lake View Elementary School
744 students
- Walker Element
Walker Elementary School
743 students
- This school 318
Collinsriverside Middle School
318 students
What this shows Collinsriverside Middle School reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Collinsriverside Middle School compares
Collinsriverside 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 | 82.0% | ▲ 39% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 78% | - | - |
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.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.0%
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
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
27.0%
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
$11,564
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 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
White 23.6%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Collinsriverside Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tuscaloosa County reports $11,564 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Collinsriverside Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake View Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walker Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Collinsriverside Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Northport
2 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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Collinsriverside Middle School
How many students attend Collinsriverside Middle School?
Collinsriverside Middle School has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northport, AL. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Collinsriverside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Collinsriverside 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 Collinsriverside Middle School?
82.0% of students at Collinsriverside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Collinsriverside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Collinsriverside Middle School is African American at 49.1% of enrollment, in Northport, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Collinsriverside Middle School?
Collinsriverside Middle 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 Collinsriverside Middle School rank among elementary schools in Northport?
By Resource Investment Index, Collinsriverside Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Northport, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Northport on the city page.
What other schools are in Tuscaloosa County?
Besides Collinsriverside Middle School, Tuscaloosa County also operates Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students), Hillcrest High School (1,434 students), and Brookwood High School (1,076 students). See the Tuscaloosa County district page for the complete list.