- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Falkville, AL
Falkville High School
Federal NCES profile for Falkville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010248001044
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Falkville High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Alabama schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 467
- students enrolled
Falkville High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Morgan County · Alabama
NCES ID 010248001044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Falkville High School held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 010248001044 · Falkville, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 21.2:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Albert P Brewer High School (757 students)
Falkville High School held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Falkville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albert P Brewe
Albert P Brewer High School
757 students
- Priceville Ele
Priceville Elementary School
674 students
- West Morgan Mi
West Morgan Middle School
561 students
- West Morgan El
West Morgan Elementary School
512 students
- Priceville Hig
Priceville High School
506 students
- This school
Falkville High School
467 students
What this shows Falkville High School reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Falkville High School compares
Falkville High 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▼ 4% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 91% in Alabama - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,920
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 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Falkville High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Morgan County reports $11,920 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Falkville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert P Brewer High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Priceville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Morgan Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Morgan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Priceville High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Falkville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Falkville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Falkville High School
How many students attend Falkville High School?
Falkville High School has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Falkville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falkville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Falkville High School is 21.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Falkville High School?
56.4% of students at Falkville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Falkville High School?
The largest demographic group at Falkville High School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Falkville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falkville High School?
Falkville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
What other schools are in Morgan County?
Besides Falkville High School, Morgan County also operates Albert P Brewer High School (757 students), Priceville Elementary School (674 students), and West Morgan Middle School (561 students). See the Morgan County district page for the complete list.