- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Double Springs, AL
Double Springs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Double Springs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010358001464
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Double Springs Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Double Springs · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Double Springs Middle School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Double Springs Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Double Springs, AL.
School address
District: Winston County · Alabama
NCES ID 010358001464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Double Springs Middle School shrank from 238 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (-26.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.7 → 12.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 010358001464 · Double Springs, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 12.6:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Double Springs Elementary School (349 students)
Double Springs Middle School shrank from 238 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (-26.1%). Teacher FTE lost 14.7 → 12.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Double Springs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Double Springs
Double Springs Elementary School
349 students
- Addison Elemen
Addison Elementary School
346 students
- Meek High Scho
Meek High School
286 students
- Winston County
Winston County High School
285 students
- Lynn High Scho
Lynn High School
256 students
- This school
Double Springs Middle School
176 students
What this shows Double Springs Middle School reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Double Springs Middle School compares
Double Springs 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 9% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 4% in Alabama - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$14,792
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, Double Springs Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winston County reports $14,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Double Springs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Springs Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Addison Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winston County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Double Springs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~176 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Double Springs Middle School
How many students attend Double Springs Middle School?
Double Springs Middle School has 176 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Double Springs, AL. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Double Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Double Springs Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 29% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 20% 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 Double Springs Middle School?
63.9% of students at Double Springs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Double Springs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Double Springs Middle School is White at 95.5% of enrollment, in Double Springs, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Double Springs Middle School?
Double Springs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Double Springs Middle School rank among public schools in Double Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Double Springs Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Double Springs, 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 Winston County?
Besides Double Springs Middle School, Winston County also operates Double Springs Elementary School (349 students), Addison Elementary School (346 students), and Meek High School (286 students). See the Winston County district page for the complete list.