- Enrollment
- 1,607
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cottondale, AL
Davisemerson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Davisemerson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010339002088
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davisemerson Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Cottondale · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 91.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Davisemerson Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davisemerson Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cottondale, AL.
School address
District: Tuscaloosa County · Alabama
NCES ID 010339002088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Davisemerson Middle School shrank from 392 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 010339002088 · Cottondale, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 18:1 · 91.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students)
Davisemerson Middle School shrank from 392 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Davisemerson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tuscaloosa Cou
Tuscaloosa County High School
1,607 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
1,434 students
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
1,076 students
- Lake View Elem
Lake View Elementary School
744 students
- Walker Element
Walker Elementary School
743 students
- This school 397
Davisemerson Middle School
397 students
What this shows Davisemerson Middle School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davisemerson Middle School compares
Davisemerson 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.3% | ▲ 55% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Alabama - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$11,564
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 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 58.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 41.6%
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
White 21.9%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Davisemerson Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Tuscaloosa County reports $11,564 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Davisemerson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake View Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davisemerson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Cottondale
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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Davisemerson Middle School
How many students attend Davisemerson Middle School?
Davisemerson Middle School has 397 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cottondale, AL. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davisemerson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davisemerson Middle School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davisemerson Middle School?
91.3% of students at Davisemerson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davisemerson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Davisemerson Middle School is African American at 41.6% of enrollment, in Cottondale, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davisemerson Middle School?
Davisemerson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Davisemerson Middle School rank among public schools in Cottondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Davisemerson Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cottondale, 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 Tuscaloosa County?
Besides Davisemerson Middle School, Tuscaloosa County also operates Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students), Hillcrest High School (1,434 students), and Brookwood High School (1,076 students). See the Tuscaloosa County district page for the complete list.