- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Elberta Middle School grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 010027002490 · Elberta, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 16.2:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Daphne High School (1,639 students)
Elberta Middle School grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Elberta Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daphne High Sc
Daphne High School
1,639 students
- Fairhope High
Fairhope High School
1,536 students
- Foley High Sch
Foley High School
1,520 students
- Robertsdale Hi
Robertsdale High School
1,418 students
- Spanish Fort H
Spanish Fort High School
1,115 students
- This school 276
Elberta Middle School
276 students
What this shows Elberta Middle School reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elberta Middle School compares
Elberta Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,089
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 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.
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
District finance for Baldwin County reports $13,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,536
- 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
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 (~276 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), up 15.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.