- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jasper, AL
Curry Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Curry Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010345001703
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Curry Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Jasper · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Curry Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Curry Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Jasper, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Curry Middle School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 010345001703 · Jasper, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 16.8:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumiton Elementary School (720 students)
Curry Middle School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Curry Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumiton Elemen
Sumiton Elementary School
720 students
- Valley Junior
Valley Junior High School
602 students
- Curry Elementa
Curry Elementary School
550 students
- Dora High Scho
Dora High School
476 students
- Sumiton Middle
Sumiton Middle School
476 students
- This school
Curry Middle School
353 students
What this shows Curry Middle School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Curry Middle School compares
Curry 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▲ 1% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.6%
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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Alabama - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,690
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 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Curry Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walker County reports $12,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Curry Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumiton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curry Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dora High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumiton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Curry Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Jasper
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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Curry Middle School
How many students attend Curry Middle School?
Curry Middle School has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jasper, AL. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Curry Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Curry Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 7% 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 Curry Middle School?
59.6% of students at Curry Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Curry Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Curry Middle School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Jasper, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Curry Middle School?
Curry Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Curry Middle School rank among elementary schools in Jasper?
By Resource Investment Index, Curry Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Jasper, 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 Jasper on the city page.
What other schools are in Walker County?
Besides Curry Middle School, Walker County also operates Sumiton Elementary School (720 students), Valley Junior High School (602 students), and Curry Elementary School (550 students). See the Walker County district page for the complete list.