- Enrollment
- 1,571
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Trussville, AL
Hewitttrussville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hewitttrussville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010001300714
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hewitttrussville Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Trussville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hewitttrussville Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hewitttrussville Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Trussville, AL.
School address
District: Trussville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010001300714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Hewitttrussville Middle School shrank from 1,202 students in 2022-23 to 1,139 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 64.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 010001300714 · Trussville, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,163 enr · 18.8:1 · 14.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Hewitttrussville High School (1,571 students)
Hewitttrussville Middle School shrank from 1,202 students in 2022-23 to 1,139 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 62.0 → 64.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hewitttrussville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hewitttrussvil
Hewitttrussville High School
1,571 students
- Paine Elementa
Paine Elementary School
1,338 students
- This school
Hewitttrussville Middle School
1,163 students
- Cahaba Element 542
Cahaba Elementary School
542 students
- Magnolia Eleme 391
Magnolia Elementary School
391 students
What this shows Hewitttrussville Middle School reports 1,163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hewitttrussville Middle School compares
Hewitttrussville Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 75% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,163 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,163
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 71% in Alabama - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,396
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 582 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
162
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.4%
African American 15.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Hewitttrussville Middle School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Trussville City reports $12,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hewitttrussville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hewitttrussville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paine Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cahaba Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hewitttrussville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools in Trussville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,163 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hewitttrussville Middle School
How many students attend Hewitttrussville Middle School?
Hewitttrussville Middle School has 1,163 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Trussville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,202 (2022-23) → 1,139 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hewitttrussville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hewitttrussville Middle School is 18.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hewitttrussville Middle School?
14.8% of students at Hewitttrussville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hewitttrussville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hewitttrussville Middle School is White at 73.4% of enrollment, in Trussville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hewitttrussville Middle School?
Hewitttrussville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Hewitttrussville Middle School rank among public schools in Trussville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hewitttrussville Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Trussville, 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 Trussville on the city page.
What other schools are in Trussville City?
Besides Hewitttrussville Middle School, Trussville City also operates Hewitttrussville High School (1,571 students), Paine Elementary School (1,338 students), and Cahaba Elementary School (542 students). See the Trussville City district page for the complete list.