- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ozark, AL
D a Smith Middle School
Federal NCES profile for D a Smith Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010264001081
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
D a Smith Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Ozark · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
D a Smith Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, D a Smith Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ozark, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
D a Smith Middle School shrank from 485 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 010264001081 · Ozark, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 14.9:1 · 58.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Carroll High School (640 students)
D a Smith Middle School shrank from 485 students in 2022-23 to 434 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
D a Smith Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carroll High S
Carroll High School
640 students
- Joseph W Lisen
Joseph W Lisenby Primary School
494 students
- This school
D a Smith Middle School
388 students
- Harry N Mixon
Harry N Mixon Intermediate School
383 students
What this shows D a Smith Middle School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How D a Smith Middle School compares
D a Smith Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▼ 1% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 16% in Alabama - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.7%
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
$13,561
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
142
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 62.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 54.9%
White 30.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, D a Smith Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ozark City reports $13,561 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How D a Smith Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph W Lisenby Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harry N Mixon Intermediate School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to D a Smith Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about D a Smith Middle School
How many students attend D a Smith Middle School?
D a Smith Middle School has 388 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ozark, AL. CCD year-over-year: 485 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at D a Smith Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at D a Smith Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 5% lower 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 D a Smith Middle School?
58.1% of students at D a Smith Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of D a Smith Middle School?
The largest demographic group at D a Smith Middle School is African American at 54.9% of enrollment, in Ozark, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for D a Smith Middle School?
D a Smith Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 D a Smith Middle School rank among public schools in Ozark?
By Resource Investment Index, D a Smith Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Ozark, 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 Ozark City?
Besides D a Smith Middle School, Ozark City also operates Carroll High School (640 students), Joseph W Lisenby Primary School (494 students), and Harry N Mixon Intermediate School (383 students). See the Ozark City district page for the complete list.