- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Hamilton Middle School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.9 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 010231000867 · Hamilton, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 18.5:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton Elementary School (638 students)
Hamilton Middle School held near 452 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.9 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hamilton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton Eleme
Hamilton Elementary School
638 students
- This school
Hamilton Middle School
463 students
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
449 students
- Guin Elementar
Guin Elementary School
308 students
- Hackleburg Hig
Hackleburg High School
265 students
- Brilliant Scho
Brilliant School
258 students
What this shows Hamilton Middle School reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton Middle School compares
Hamilton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,288
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 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.
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
District finance for Marion County reports $12,288 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~463 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 452 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.