Enrollment
848
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fultondale High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fultondale High School
Fultondale High School is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Warrior, Alabama, enrolling 848 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Alabama schools and 50% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 848 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 171 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #98.
Its student body is led by African American (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 848 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 171 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 848 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Warrior's public schools, it stands alongside Warrior Elementary School (612 students): Fultondale High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.5:1 vs 18:1).
Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students) and Mcadory High School (1,259 students) alongside Fultondale High 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 Fultondale High School compares
Fultondale High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,497
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County, which includes Fultondale High School.
$11,497
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 54.2%
Federal 17.6%
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 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
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~848 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Warrior on the city page.
Is Fultondale High School a good school?
Fultondale High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 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.
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