Enrollment
463
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hamilton, AL
Hamilton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010231000867
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hamilton, AL.
School address
District: Marion County · Alabama
NCES ID 010231000867 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamilton Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamilton Middle School
Hamilton Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Hamilton, Alabama, enrolling 463 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.4% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 463 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 468 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #282.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 463 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Marion County also operates Hamilton Elementary School (638 students) and Hamilton High School (449 students) alongside Hamilton 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 Hamilton Middle School compares
Hamilton 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 3% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Alabama - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$11,121
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 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 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 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
African American 6.0%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Hamilton 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 Marion County, which includes Hamilton Middle School.
$11,121
Per student
-11%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.2%
State 59.0%
Federal 19.8%
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 Hamilton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Guin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hackleburg High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brilliant School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~463 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton Middle School
How many students attend Hamilton Middle School?
Hamilton Middle School has 463 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hamilton, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Middle School is 18.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamilton Middle School?
60.4% of students at Hamilton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton Middle School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Hamilton, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton Middle School?
Hamilton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Hamilton Middle School rank among public schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton on the city page.
Is Hamilton Middle School a good school?
Hamilton Middle School earns 36/100 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 Marion County?
Besides Hamilton Middle School, Marion County also operates Hamilton Elementary School (638 students), Hamilton High School (449 students), and Guin Elementary School (308 students). See the Marion County district page for the complete list.
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