- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Decatur, AL
Decatur High Developmental
Federal NCES profile for Decatur High Developmental, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010117002175
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Decatur High Developmental earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 71.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 37
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Decatur High Developmental ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Decatur, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Decatur High Developmental held near 38 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 010117002175 · Decatur, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
37 enr · 71.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Austin High School (999 students)
Decatur High Developmental held near 38 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Decatur High Developmental in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Austin High Sc
Austin High School
999 students
- Decatur High S
Decatur High School
915 students
- Decatur Middle
Decatur Middle School
818 students
- Austin Middle
Austin Middle School
727 students
- Austin Junior
Austin Junior High School
664 students
- This school 37
Decatur High Developmental
37 students
What this shows Decatur High Developmental reports 37 students on the CCD universe file.
How Decatur High Developmental compares
Decatur High Developmental 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.1% | ▲ 21% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,832
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.7%
White 24.3%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: African American at 43.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Decatur High Developmental is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Decatur City reports $14,832 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Decatur High Developmental Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Decatur High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Decatur Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Austin Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Austin Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Decatur High Developmental's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high schools in Decatur
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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.
Frequently asked questions about Decatur High Developmental
How many students attend Decatur High Developmental?
Decatur High Developmental has 37 students enrolled. It is a high school in Decatur, AL. CCD year-over-year: 38 (2022-23) → 38 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Decatur High Developmental?
71.1% of students at Decatur High Developmental are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Decatur High Developmental?
The largest demographic group at Decatur High Developmental is African American at 43.2% of enrollment, in Decatur, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Decatur High Developmental?
Decatur High Developmental has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Decatur High Developmental rank among high schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Decatur High Developmental ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Decatur, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Decatur on the city page.
What other schools are in Decatur City?
Besides Decatur High Developmental, Decatur City also operates Austin High School (999 students), Decatur High School (915 students), and Decatur Middle School (818 students). See the Decatur City district page for the complete list.