Enrollment
383
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ozark, AL
Harry N Mixon Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Harry N Mixon Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010264001084
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harry N Mixon Intermediate School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Ozark · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Harry N Mixon Intermediate School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harry N Mixon Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ozark, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harry N Mixon Intermediate School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harry N Mixon Intermediate School
Harry N Mixon Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Ozark, Alabama, enrolling 383 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 383 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 375 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #162.
Its student body is led by African American (55%) and White (31%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 22.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Ozark City also operates Carroll High School (640 students) and Joseph W Lisenby Primary School (494 students) alongside Harry N Mixon Intermediate 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 Harry N Mixon Intermediate School compares
Harry N Mixon Intermediate 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▲ 18% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Alabama - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$12,478
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 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 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
African American 55.1%
White 30.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Harry N Mixon Intermediate School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ozark City, which includes Harry N Mixon Intermediate School.
$12,478
Per student
0%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.7%
State 56.2%
Federal 22.1%
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 Harry N Mixon Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph W Lisenby Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| D a Smith Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harry N Mixon Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~383 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Harry N Mixon Intermediate School
How many students attend Harry N Mixon Intermediate School?
Harry N Mixon Intermediate School has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ozark, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry N Mixon Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry N Mixon Intermediate School is 18.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harry N Mixon Intermediate School?
69.2% of students at Harry N Mixon Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harry N Mixon Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Harry N Mixon Intermediate School is African American at 55.1% of enrollment, in Ozark, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harry N Mixon Intermediate School?
Harry N Mixon Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Harry N Mixon Intermediate School rank among public schools in Ozark?
By Resource Investment Index, Harry N Mixon Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Ozark, 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 Ozark on the city page.
Is Harry N Mixon Intermediate School a good school?
Harry N Mixon Intermediate School earns 40/100 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 Ozark City?
Besides Harry N Mixon Intermediate School, Ozark City also operates Carroll High School (640 students), Joseph W Lisenby Primary School (494 students), and D a Smith Middle School (388 students). See the Ozark City district page for the complete list.
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