- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fayette, AL
Fayette Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fayette Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010147000523
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fayette Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Fayette · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Fayette Middle School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fayette Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fayette, AL.
School address
District: Fayette County · Alabama
NCES ID 010147000523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Fayette Middle School held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 010147000523 · Fayette, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 13.8:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Fayette Elementary School (529 students)
Fayette Middle School held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Fayette Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fayette Elemen
Fayette Elementary School
529 students
- Hubbertville S
Hubbertville School
450 students
- Fayette County
Fayette County High School
366 students
- Berry Elementa
Berry Elementary School
360 students
- This school
Fayette Middle School
318 students
- Berry High Sch
Berry High School
245 students
What this shows Fayette Middle School reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fayette Middle School compares
Fayette 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 17% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 8% in Alabama - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,423
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 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
African American 25.8%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Fayette Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fayette County reports $13,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fayette Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hubbertville School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fayette County High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berry Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berry High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fayette Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fayette Middle School
How many students attend Fayette Middle School?
Fayette Middle School has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fayette, AL. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fayette Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fayette Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 12% 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 Fayette Middle School?
68.6% of students at Fayette Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fayette Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fayette Middle School is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Fayette, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fayette Middle School?
Fayette Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Fayette Middle School rank among public schools in Fayette?
By Resource Investment Index, Fayette Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Fayette, 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 Fayette County?
Besides Fayette Middle School, Fayette County also operates Fayette Elementary School (529 students), Hubbertville School (450 students), and Fayette County High School (366 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.