- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cullman, AL
Fairview Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fairview Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010102000400
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fairview Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Cullman · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fairview Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Cullman, AL.
School address
District: Cullman County · Alabama
NCES ID 010102000400 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Fairview Middle School shrank from 305 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.9 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 010102000400 · Cullman, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 20.8:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanceville Elementary School (648 students)
Fairview Middle School shrank from 305 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 14.9 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Fairview Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hanceville Ele
Hanceville Elementary School
648 students
- Holly Pond Ele
Holly Pond Elementary School
634 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary School
601 students
- West Point Hig
West Point High School
591 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
512 students
- This school
Fairview Middle School
291 students
What this shows Fairview Middle School reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fairview Middle School compares
Fairview Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▼ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 89% in Alabama - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,821
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 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Fairview Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cullman County reports $11,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fairview Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanceville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holly Pond Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fairview Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Cullman
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fairview Middle School
How many students attend Fairview Middle School?
Fairview Middle School has 291 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cullman, AL. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Middle School is 20.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fairview Middle School?
55.7% of students at Fairview Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fairview Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fairview Middle School is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Cullman, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fairview Middle School?
Fairview Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Fairview Middle School rank among middle schools in Cullman?
By Resource Investment Index, Fairview Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Cullman, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Cullman on the city page.
What other schools are in Cullman County?
Besides Fairview Middle School, Cullman County also operates Hanceville Elementary School (648 students), Holly Pond Elementary School (634 students), and Fairview Elementary School (601 students). See the Cullman County district page for the complete list.