Enrollment
278
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Atmore, AL
Escambia County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Escambia County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010135000485
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Escambia County Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Atmore · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 89.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Escambia County Middle School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Escambia County Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Atmore, AL.
School address
District: Escambia County · Alabama
NCES ID 010135000485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Escambia County Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Escambia County Middle School
Escambia County Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Atmore, Alabama, enrolling 278 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.3:1, Escambia County Middle School is leaner than roughly 99% of Alabama schools and 47% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 89.7% of students qualify for free meals, 53% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 278 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 122 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #17.
Its student body is predominantly African American (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 139 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 91.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 112 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 278 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Atmore's elementary schools, it stands alongside Huxford Elementary School (276 students): Escambia County Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.3:1 vs 17.3:1).
Escambia County also operates Flomaton High School (559 students) and Rachel Patterson Elementary School (509 students) alongside Escambia County 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 Escambia County Middle School compares
Escambia County 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 47% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.7% | ▲ 53% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 1% in Alabama - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
91.0%
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
$13,190
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 139 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.3 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
African American 80.9%
White 12.2%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.8, Escambia County Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Escambia County, which includes Escambia County Middle School.
$13,190
Per student
+6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 47.1%
Federal 19.3%
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 Escambia County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flomaton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rachel Patterson Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W S Neal Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Escambia County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flomaton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Escambia County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Atmore
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~278 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Escambia County Middle School
How many students attend Escambia County Middle School?
Escambia County Middle School has 278 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Atmore, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Escambia County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Escambia County Middle School is 9.3:1, which is 47% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 41% lower 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 Escambia County Middle School?
89.7% of students at Escambia County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Escambia County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Escambia County Middle School is African American at 80.9% of enrollment, in Atmore, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Escambia County Middle School?
Escambia County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Escambia County Middle School rank among public schools in Atmore?
By Resource Investment Index, Escambia County Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Atmore, 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 Atmore on the city page.
Is Escambia County Middle School a good school?
Escambia County Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Alabama schools. 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 Escambia County?
Besides Escambia County Middle School, Escambia County also operates Flomaton High School (559 students), Rachel Patterson Elementary School (509 students), and W S Neal Elementary School (500 students). See the Escambia County district page for the complete list.
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