Enrollment
318
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fayette Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fayette Middle School
Fayette Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Fayette, Alabama, enrolling 318 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.8:1, Fayette Middle School is leaner than roughly 92% of Alabama schools and 22% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 318 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 292 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Fayette County also operates Fayette Elementary School (529 students) and Hubbertville School (450 students) alongside Fayette 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 Fayette Middle School compares
Fayette 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,622
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fayette County, which includes Fayette Middle School.
$12,622
Per student
+1%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.3%
State 58.1%
Federal 20.6%
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 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
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~318 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Fayette on the city page.
Is Fayette Middle School a good school?
Fayette Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% 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 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.
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