- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Florence, AL
Florence Freshman Center
Federal NCES profile for Florence Freshman Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010153000531
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence Freshman Center earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #14 of 14
- public schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence Freshman Center has class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Freshman Center ranks #14 of 14 public schools in Florence, AL.
School address
District: Florence City · Alabama
NCES ID 010153000531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Florence Freshman Center grew from 356 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (+7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 010153000531 · Florence, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 19.1:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Florence High School (1,101 students)
Florence Freshman Center grew from 356 students in 2022-23 to 381 in 2023-24 (+7.0%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Florence Freshman Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florence High
Florence High School
1,101 students
- Forest Hills S
Forest Hills School
906 students
- Florence Middl
Florence Middle School
663 students
- Hibbett School
Hibbett School
489 students
- Weeden Element
Weeden Elementary School
477 students
- This school 325
Florence Freshman Center
325 students
What this shows Florence Freshman Center reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence Freshman Center compares
Florence Freshman Center is a growing 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 23% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 74% in Alabama - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$14,378
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.5%
African American 25.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 13.2%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Florence Freshman Center is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Florence City reports $14,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Florence Freshman Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Hills School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hibbett School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weeden Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence Freshman Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high schools in Florence
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~325 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Florence Freshman Center
How many students attend Florence Freshman Center?
Florence Freshman Center has 325 students enrolled. It is a high school in Florence, AL. CCD year-over-year: 356 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Freshman Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Freshman Center is 19.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florence Freshman Center?
45.5% of students at Florence Freshman Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence Freshman Center?
The largest demographic group at Florence Freshman Center is White at 45.5% of enrollment, in Florence, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence Freshman Center?
Florence Freshman Center has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Florence Freshman Center rank among public schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence Freshman Center ranks #14 of 14 public schools in Florence, 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 Florence on the city page.
What other schools are in Florence City?
Besides Florence Freshman Center, Florence City also operates Florence High School (1,101 students), Forest Hills School (906 students), and Florence Middle School (663 students). See the Florence City district page for the complete list.