- Enrollment
- 2,177
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Dauphin Junior High School shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 010132000475 · Enterprise, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 16.6:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Enterprise High School (2,177 students)
Dauphin Junior High School shrank from 500 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Dauphin Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Enterprise Hig
Enterprise High School
2,177 students
- Hillcrest Elem 753
Hillcrest Elementary School
753 students
- Holly Hill Ele 666
Holly Hill Elementary School
666 students
- Brookwood Elem 657
Brookwood Elementary School
657 students
- Coppinville Sc 571
Coppinville School
571 students
- This school 481
Dauphin Junior High School
481 students
What this shows Dauphin Junior High School reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dauphin Junior High School compares
Dauphin Junior High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,632
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 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.
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
District finance for Enterprise City reports $11,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~481 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), down 34.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.