Enrollment
481
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Enterprise, AL
Dauphin Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Dauphin Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010132000475
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dauphin Junior High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Enterprise · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dauphin Junior High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dauphin Junior High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Enterprise, AL.
School address
District: Enterprise City · Alabama
NCES ID 010132000475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dauphin Junior High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dauphin Junior High School
Dauphin Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Enterprise, Alabama, enrolling 481 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 35.2% free-meal eligibility runs 40% below the Alabama average.
With 481 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 210 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #200, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 481 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Enterprise's middle schools, it stands alongside Coppinville School (571 students): Dauphin Junior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.6:1 vs 17.8:1).
Enterprise City also operates Enterprise High School (2,177 students) and Hillcrest Elementary School (753 students) alongside Dauphin Junior 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 Dauphin Junior High School compares
Dauphin Junior 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 40% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Alabama - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$11,045
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 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
White 57.0%
African American 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Dauphin Junior High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Enterprise City, which includes Dauphin Junior High School.
$11,045
Per student
-12%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 58.3%
Federal 16.2%
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 Dauphin Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holly Hill Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coppinville School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dauphin Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,177
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Enterprise
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~481 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dauphin Junior High School
How many students attend Dauphin Junior High School?
Dauphin Junior High School has 481 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Enterprise, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dauphin Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dauphin Junior High School is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% 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 Dauphin Junior High School?
35.2% of students at Dauphin Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dauphin Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Dauphin Junior High School is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Enterprise, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dauphin Junior High School?
Dauphin Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Dauphin Junior High School rank among public schools in Enterprise?
By Resource Investment Index, Dauphin Junior High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Enterprise, 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 Enterprise on the city page.
Is Dauphin Junior High School a good school?
Dauphin Junior High School earns 24/100 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 Enterprise City?
Besides Dauphin Junior High School, Enterprise City also operates Enterprise High School (2,177 students), Hillcrest Elementary School (753 students), and Holly Hill Elementary School (666 students). See the Enterprise City district page for the complete list.
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