Enrollment
649
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Crossville, AL
Crossville High School
Federal NCES profile for Crossville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010114001860
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crossville High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Crossville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Crossville High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crossville High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Crossville, AL.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Alabama
NCES ID 010114001860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crossville High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crossville High School
Crossville High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Crossville, Alabama, enrolling 649 students.
At 17.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 649 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 317 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #231, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 433 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 165 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 649 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Dekalb County also operates Geraldine School (1,211 students) and Plainview School (1,167 students) alongside Crossville High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crossville High School compares
Crossville High School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 26% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Alabama - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.3%
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
$11,829
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
152
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.7%
White 14.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Crossville High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dekalb County, which includes Crossville High School.
$11,829
Per student
-5%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.0%
State 61.4%
Federal 20.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Crossville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldine School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plainview School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fyffe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sylvania School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Collinsville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crossville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~649 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Crossville High School
How many students attend Crossville High School?
Crossville High School has 649 students enrolled. It is a high school in Crossville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossville High School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% 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 Crossville High School?
73.8% of students at Crossville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crossville High School?
The largest demographic group at Crossville High School is Hispanic or Latino at 83.7% of enrollment, in Crossville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crossville High School?
Crossville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crossville High School rank among public schools in Crossville?
By Resource Investment Index, Crossville High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Crossville, 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 Crossville on the city page.
Is Crossville High School a good school?
Crossville High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Crossville High School, Dekalb County also operates Geraldine School (1,211 students), Plainview School (1,167 students), and Fyffe High School (954 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.
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