Enrollment
770
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crossville, AL
Crossville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Crossville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010114002357
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crossville Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Crossville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 77.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Crossville Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crossville Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Crossville, AL.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Alabama
NCES ID 010114002357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crossville Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crossville Middle School
Crossville Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Crossville, Alabama, enrolling 770 students.
At 17.1:1, 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 77.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 770 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 198 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #67.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (80%) and White (18%) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 385 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% 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.
Dekalb County also operates Geraldine School (1,211 students) and Plainview School (1,167 students) alongside Crossville Middle 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 Middle School compares
Crossville Middle 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.3% | ▲ 31% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 770 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
770
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Alabama - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 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 79.9%
White 17.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Crossville Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dekalb County, which includes Crossville Middle 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 Middle 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sylvania School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Collinsville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crossville Middle 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 elementary 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 (~770 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Crossville Middle School
How many students attend Crossville Middle School?
Crossville Middle School has 770 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crossville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossville Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 9% 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 Middle School?
77.3% of students at Crossville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crossville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Crossville Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.9% of enrollment, in Crossville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crossville Middle School?
Crossville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crossville Middle School rank among public schools in Crossville?
By Resource Investment Index, Crossville Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School a good school?
Crossville Middle School earns 37/100 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 Middle 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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