- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Attalla, AL
Etowah Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Etowah 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 010018000034
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Etowah Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Attalla · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Etowah Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Etowah Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Attalla, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Etowah Middle School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 010018000034 · Attalla, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 18:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Attalla Elementary School (665 students)
Etowah Middle School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Etowah Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Attalla Elemen
Attalla Elementary School
665 students
- Etowah High Sc
Etowah High School
453 students
- This school
Etowah Middle School
342 students
What this shows Etowah Middle School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Etowah Middle School compares
Etowah 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 33% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Alabama - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$11,641
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 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
107
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
African American 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Etowah Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Attalla City reports $11,641 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Etowah Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attalla Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Etowah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Etowah Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Etowah Middle School
How many students attend Etowah Middle School?
Etowah Middle School has 342 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Attalla, AL. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Etowah Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Etowah Middle School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Etowah Middle School?
78.1% of students at Etowah Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Etowah Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Etowah Middle School is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Attalla, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Etowah Middle School?
Etowah 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 Etowah Middle School rank among public schools in Attalla?
By Resource Investment Index, Etowah Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Attalla, 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 Attalla on the city page.
What other schools are in Attalla City?
Besides Etowah Middle School, Attalla City also operates Attalla Elementary School (665 students) and Etowah High School (453 students). See the Attalla City district page for the complete list.