- Enrollment
- 1,607
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Northport, AL
Echols Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Echols Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010339001462
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Echols Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #9 of 14
- public schools in Northport · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Echols Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Echols Middle School ranks #9 of 14 public schools in Northport, AL.
School address
District: Tuscaloosa County · Alabama
NCES ID 010339001462 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Echols Middle School held near 841 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 010339001462 · Northport, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
738 enr · 17.6:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students)
Echols Middle School held near 841 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.1 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Echols 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
Echols Middle School
738 students
What this shows Echols Middle School reports 738 students on the CCD universe file.
How Echols Middle School compares
Echols 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▼ 1% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Alabama - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 157 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
African American 28.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Echols Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tuscaloosa County reports $11,564 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Echols Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake View Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Echols 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 Northport
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 (~738 students)
Frequently asked questions about Echols Middle School
How many students attend Echols Middle School?
Echols Middle School has 738 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Northport, AL. CCD year-over-year: 878 (2022-23) → 841 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Echols Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Echols Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 12% higher 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 Echols Middle School?
58.3% of students at Echols Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Echols Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Echols Middle School is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Northport, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Echols Middle School?
Echols Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Echols Middle School rank among public schools in Northport?
By Resource Investment Index, Echols Middle School ranks #9 of 14 public schools in Northport, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Northport on the city page.
What other schools are in Tuscaloosa County?
Besides Echols 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.