Enrollment
272
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glencoe Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glencoe Middle School
Glencoe Middle School is a higher-need, small elementary school in Glencoe, Alabama, enrolling 272 students.
At 17:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 272 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 183 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 272 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Etowah County also operates Southside High School (825 students) and John S Jones Elementary School (745 students) alongside Glencoe Middle 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 Glencoe Middle School compares
Glencoe Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,738
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Etowah County, which includes Glencoe Middle School.
$10,738
Per student
-14%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.7%
State 64.9%
Federal 18.3%
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 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
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~272 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Glencoe on the city page.
Is Glencoe Middle School a good school?
Glencoe Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 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.
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