- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbiana, AL
Columbiana Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Columbiana Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010303001173
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbiana Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Columbiana · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbiana Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbiana Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Columbiana, AL.
School address
District: Shelby County · Alabama
NCES ID 010303001173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Columbiana Middle School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 010303001173 · Columbiana, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 15.9:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students)
Columbiana Middle School held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Columbiana Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Mountain H
Oak Mountain High School
1,648 students
- Helena High Sc
Helena High School
1,383 students
- Chelsea High S
Chelsea High School
1,235 students
- Oak Mountain M
Oak Mountain Middle School
1,168 students
- Calera High
Calera High
1,018 students
- This school 428
Columbiana Middle School
428 students
What this shows Columbiana Middle School reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbiana Middle School compares
Columbiana Middle 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 | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▲ 1% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 58% | - | - |
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.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above 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
31.5%
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
$12,436
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 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 75.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Columbiana Middle School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shelby County reports $12,436 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbiana Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helena High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chelsea High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Mountain Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calera High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbiana Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,168
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbiana Middle School
How many students attend Columbiana Middle School?
Columbiana Middle School has 428 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbiana, AL. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbiana Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbiana Middle School 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 Columbiana Middle School?
59.1% of students at Columbiana Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbiana Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Columbiana Middle School is White at 75.2% of enrollment, in Columbiana, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbiana Middle School?
Columbiana Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Columbiana Middle School rank among public schools in Columbiana?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbiana Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Columbiana, 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 Shelby County?
Besides Columbiana Middle School, Shelby County also operates Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students), Helena High School (1,383 students), and Chelsea High School (1,235 students). See the Shelby County district page for the complete list.