- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Douglas, AL
Douglas Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Douglas Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010000601812
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Douglas · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Douglas, AL.
School address
District: Marshall County · Alabama
NCES ID 010000601812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Douglas Middle School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 010000601812 · Douglas, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 19.7:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Asbury Elementary School (729 students)
Douglas Middle School held near 506 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Douglas Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Asbury Element
Asbury Elementary School
729 students
- Douglas High S
Douglas High School
727 students
- Asbury High Sc
Asbury High School
659 students
- Robert D Sloma
Robert D Sloman Primary
613 students
- Kate D Smith D
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School
546 students
- This school
Douglas Middle School
512 students
What this shows Douglas Middle School reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas Middle School compares
Douglas Middle School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 12% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Alabama - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,172
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 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.4%
Hispanic or Latino 45.9%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Douglas Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marshall County reports $13,172 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Douglas Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Asbury High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert D Sloman Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~512 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Douglas Middle School
How many students attend Douglas Middle School?
Douglas Middle School has 512 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Douglas, AL. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 506 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Middle School is 19.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Douglas Middle School?
51.8% of students at Douglas Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Douglas Middle School is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Douglas, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas Middle School?
Douglas Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Douglas Middle School rank among public schools in Douglas?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Douglas, 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 Marshall County?
Besides Douglas Middle School, Marshall County also operates Asbury Elementary School (729 students), Douglas High School (727 students), and Asbury High School (659 students). See the Marshall County district page for the complete list.