- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eclectic, AL
Eclectic Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eclectic Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010129001432
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eclectic Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Eclectic · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Eclectic Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eclectic Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Eclectic, AL.
School address
District: Elmore County · Alabama
NCES ID 010129001432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Eclectic Middle School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 010129001432 · Eclectic, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 18.7:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Wetumpka High School (1,219 students)
Eclectic Middle School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Eclectic Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wetumpka High
Wetumpka High School
1,219 students
- Stanhope Elmor
Stanhope Elmore High School
1,123 students
- Millbrook Midd
Millbrook Middle School
1,071 students
- Holtville Elem
Holtville Elementary School
877 students
- Wetumpka Eleme
Wetumpka Elementary School
868 students
- This school 468
Eclectic Middle School
468 students
What this shows Eclectic Middle School reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eclectic Middle School compares
Eclectic 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▼ 15% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Alabama - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,918
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 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
African American 11.3%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Eclectic Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elmore County reports $10,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eclectic Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wetumpka High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanhope Elmore High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millbrook Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holtville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wetumpka Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eclectic Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eclectic Middle School
How many students attend Eclectic Middle School?
Eclectic Middle School has 468 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eclectic, AL. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eclectic Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eclectic Middle School is 18.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eclectic Middle School?
50.1% of students at Eclectic Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eclectic Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eclectic Middle School is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Eclectic, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eclectic Middle School?
Eclectic Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Eclectic Middle School rank among public schools in Eclectic?
By Resource Investment Index, Eclectic Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Eclectic, 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 Elmore County?
Besides Eclectic Middle School, Elmore County also operates Wetumpka High School (1,219 students), Stanhope Elmore High School (1,123 students), and Millbrook Middle School (1,071 students). See the Elmore County district page for the complete list.