Enrollment
276
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elberta, AL
Elberta Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Elberta Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010027002490
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elberta Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Elberta · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Elberta Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elberta Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elberta, AL.
School address
District: Baldwin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010027002490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elberta Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elberta Middle School
Elberta Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Elberta, Alabama, enrolling 276 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 276 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 185 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #124.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 276 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 118 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 276 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students) and Fairhope High School (1,536 students) alongside Elberta Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elberta Middle School compares
Elberta Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▼ 12% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.7%
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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 31% in Alabama - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Elberta Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwin County, which includes Elberta Middle School.
$11,999
Per student
-4%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 37.3%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Elberta Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairhope High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Foley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fort High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elberta Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,520
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~276 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Elberta Middle School
How many students attend Elberta Middle School?
Elberta Middle School has 276 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elberta, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elberta Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elberta Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% 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 Elberta Middle School?
51.7% of students at Elberta Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elberta Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Elberta Middle School is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Elberta, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elberta Middle School?
Elberta Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elberta Middle School rank among public schools in Elberta?
By Resource Investment Index, Elberta Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Elberta, 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 Elberta on the city page.
Is Elberta Middle School a good school?
Elberta Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Baldwin County?
Besides Elberta Middle School, Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students), Fairhope High School (1,536 students), and Foley High School (1,520 students). See the Baldwin County district page for the complete list.
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