- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Center Point, AL
Erwin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Erwin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010192002182
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Erwin Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Center Point · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 87.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Erwin Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Erwin Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Center Point, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192002182 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Erwin Middle School held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 010192002182 · Center Point, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 19.5:1 · 87.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
Erwin Middle School held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Erwin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claychalkville
Claychalkville High School
1,377 students
- Mcadory High S
Mcadory High School
1,259 students
- Hueytown High
Hueytown High School
1,200 students
- Shades Valley
Shades Valley High School
1,094 students
- Gardendale Hig
Gardendale High School
1,076 students
- This school
Erwin Middle School
585 students
What this shows Erwin Middle School reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Erwin Middle School compares
Erwin 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.0% | ▲ 48% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 78% in Alabama - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.3%
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
$12,194
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 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 2.4%
White 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Erwin Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Erwin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Erwin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~585 students)
Frequently asked questions about Erwin Middle School
How many students attend Erwin Middle School?
Erwin Middle School has 585 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Center Point, AL. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Erwin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Erwin Middle School is 19.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Erwin Middle School?
87.0% of students at Erwin Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Erwin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Erwin Middle School is African American at 86.2% of enrollment, in Center Point, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Erwin Middle School?
Erwin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Erwin Middle School rank among public schools in Center Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Erwin Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Center Point, 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 Jefferson County?
Besides Erwin Middle School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.