- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cottondale, AL
Eastwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eastwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010336001255
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastwood Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Cottondale · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastwood Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastwood Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cottondale, AL.
School address
District: Tuscaloosa City · Alabama
NCES ID 010336001255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Eastwood Middle School held near 722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 010336001255 · Cottondale, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 19.8:1 · 71.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Northridge High School (1,153 students)
Eastwood Middle School held near 722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Eastwood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northridge Hig
Northridge High School
1,153 students
- Paul W Bryant
Paul W Bryant High School
1,134 students
- Central High S
Central High School
796 students
- Northridge Mid
Northridge Middle School
775 students
- This school
Eastwood Middle School
711 students
- Rock Quarry El
Rock Quarry Elementary School
671 students
What this shows Eastwood Middle School reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastwood Middle School compares
Eastwood 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 22% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Alabama - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$14,227
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 151 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
White 5.1%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Eastwood Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tuscaloosa City reports $14,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eastwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul W Bryant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northridge Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rock Quarry Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastwood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~711 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Eastwood Middle School
How many students attend Eastwood Middle School?
Eastwood Middle School has 711 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cottondale, AL. CCD year-over-year: 758 (2022-23) → 722 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastwood Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastwood Middle School?
71.6% of students at Eastwood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eastwood Middle School is African American at 83.0% of enrollment, in Cottondale, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastwood Middle School?
Eastwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Eastwood Middle School rank among public schools in Cottondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastwood Middle School ranks #1 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 City?
Besides Eastwood Middle School, Tuscaloosa City also operates Northridge High School (1,153 students), Paul W Bryant High School (1,134 students), and Central High School (796 students). See the Tuscaloosa City district page for the complete list.