How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Sansom Middle School | W E Striplin Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gadsden, AL | Gadsden, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 339 | 400 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.8:1 | 23.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 79.0% | 83.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Sansom Middle School | W E Striplin Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,820 | $14,820 |
| District | Gadsden City | Gadsden City |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Sansom Middle School | W E Striplin Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.8% | 9.3% |
| African American | 31.6% | 55.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.4% | 30.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 3.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Sansom Middle School | W E Striplin Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 339:1 | 400:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.4% | 29.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 145 | 18 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.