- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glencoe, AL
Glencoe Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Glencoe Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010138001507
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glencoe Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Glencoe · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- students per teacher
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Glencoe Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glencoe Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Glencoe, AL.
School address
District: Etowah County · Alabama
NCES ID 010138001507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Glencoe Middle School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 010138001507 · Glencoe, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
272 enr · 17:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (825 students)
Glencoe Middle School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.1 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Glencoe Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
825 students
- John S Jones E
John S Jones Elementary School
745 students
- Rainbow Middle
Rainbow Middle School
634 students
- Hokes Bluff El
Hokes Bluff Elementary School
610 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
585 students
- This school 272
Glencoe Middle School
272 students
What this shows Glencoe Middle School reports 272 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glencoe Middle School compares
Glencoe Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▼ 11% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Alabama - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,215
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 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Glencoe Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Etowah County reports $11,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glencoe Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John S Jones Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hokes Bluff Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glencoe Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~272 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glencoe Middle School
How many students attend Glencoe Middle School?
Glencoe Middle School has 272 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glencoe, AL. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glencoe Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glencoe Middle School is 17:1, which is 4% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% higher 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 Glencoe Middle School?
52.6% of students at Glencoe Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glencoe Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Glencoe Middle School is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Glencoe, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glencoe Middle School?
Glencoe Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
How does Glencoe Middle School rank among public schools in Glencoe?
By Resource Investment Index, Glencoe Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Glencoe, 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 Etowah County?
Besides Glencoe Middle School, Etowah County also operates Southside High School (825 students), John S Jones Elementary School (745 students), and Rainbow Middle School (634 students). See the Etowah County district page for the complete list.