- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Roanoke, AL
Handley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Handley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010285001127
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Handley Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Roanoke · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Handley Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Handley Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Roanoke, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Handley Middle School held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 010285001127 · Roanoke, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 18.6:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Knight Enloe Elementary School (506 students)
Handley Middle School held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Handley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Knight Enloe E
Knight Enloe Elementary School
506 students
- This school
Handley Middle School
483 students
- Handley High S
Handley High School
366 students
What this shows Handley Middle School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Handley Middle School compares
Handley 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 13% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Alabama - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,095
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 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.0%
African American 37.7%
Two or More 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Handley Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Roanoke City reports $12,095 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Handley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knight Enloe Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Handley High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Handley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Handley Middle School
How many students attend Handley Middle School?
Handley Middle School has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Roanoke, AL. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Handley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Handley Middle School is 18.6:1, 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 Handley Middle School?
66.2% of students at Handley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Handley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Handley Middle School is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Roanoke, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Handley Middle School?
Handley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Handley Middle School rank among public schools in Roanoke?
By Resource Investment Index, Handley Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Roanoke, 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 Roanoke City?
Besides Handley Middle School, Roanoke City also operates Knight Enloe Elementary School (506 students) and Handley High School (366 students). See the Roanoke City district page for the complete list.