- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flat Rock, AL
Flat Rock School
Federal NCES profile for Flat Rock School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010183000658
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Flat Rock School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 80
- students enrolled
Flat Rock School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jackson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010183000658 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Flat Rock School shrank from 127 students in 2022-23 to 107 in 2023-24 (-15.7%).
Teacher FTE added 6.5 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 010183000658 · Flat Rock, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
80 enr · 13.3:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: North Sand Mountain School (694 students)
Flat Rock School shrank from 127 students in 2022-23 to 107 in 2023-24 (-15.7%). Teacher FTE added 6.5 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Flat Rock School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Sand Mou
North Sand Mountain School
694 students
- Pisgah High Sc
Pisgah High School
598 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
586 students
- Woodville High
Woodville High School
504 students
- Section High S
Section High School
503 students
- This school 80
Flat Rock School
80 students
What this shows Flat Rock School reports 80 students on the CCD universe file.
How Flat Rock School compares
Flat Rock 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▼ 6% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 80 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
80
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 7% in Alabama - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$12,969
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 20.0%
African American 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Flat Rock School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson County reports $12,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Flat Rock School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Sand Mountain School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pisgah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Section High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Flat Rock School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~80 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Flat Rock School
How many students attend Flat Rock School?
Flat Rock School has 80 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flat Rock, AL. CCD year-over-year: 127 (2022-23) → 107 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flat Rock School?
The student-teacher ratio at Flat Rock School is 13.3:1, which is 25% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% 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 Flat Rock School?
55.1% of students at Flat Rock School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Flat Rock School?
The largest demographic group at Flat Rock School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Flat Rock, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Flat Rock School?
Flat Rock School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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).
What other schools are in Jackson County?
Besides Flat Rock School, Jackson County also operates North Sand Mountain School (694 students), Pisgah High School (598 students), and Skyline High School (586 students). See the Jackson County district page for the complete list.