- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Warrior, AL
Fultondale High School
Federal NCES profile for Fultondale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010192000704
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fultondale High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Warrior · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.5:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fultondale High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fultondale High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Warrior, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192000704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Fultondale High School grew from 635 students in 2022-23 to 683 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 010192000704 · Warrior, AL Other · MID · TRAD
848 enr · 26.5:1 · 75.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
Fultondale High School grew from 635 students in 2022-23 to 683 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Fultondale High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claychalkville
Claychalkville High School
1,377 students
- Mcadory High S
Mcadory High School
1,259 students
- Hueytown High
Hueytown High School
1,200 students
- Shades Valley
Shades Valley High School
1,094 students
- Gardendale Hig
Gardendale High School
1,076 students
- This school
Fultondale High School
848 students
What this shows Fultondale High School reports 848 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fultondale High School compares
Fultondale High School 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 | 26.5:1 | ▲ 50% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.7% | ▲ 29% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 848 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
848
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 99% in Alabama - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,194
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 848 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 103 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 49.8%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%
White 14.3%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Fultondale High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fultondale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fultondale High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Warrior
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 (~848 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fultondale High School
How many students attend Fultondale High School?
Fultondale High School has 848 students enrolled. It is a public school in Warrior, AL. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 683 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fultondale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fultondale High School is 26.5:1, which is 50% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fultondale High School?
75.7% of students at Fultondale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fultondale High School?
The largest demographic group at Fultondale High School is African American at 49.8% of enrollment, in Warrior, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fultondale High School?
Fultondale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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).
How does Fultondale High School rank among public schools in Warrior?
By Resource Investment Index, Fultondale High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Warrior, 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 Jefferson County?
Besides Fultondale High School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.