- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Homewood, AL
Homewood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Homewood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010176000609
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homewood Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Homewood · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Homewood Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homewood Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Homewood, AL.
School address
District: Homewood City · Alabama
NCES ID 010176000609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Homewood Middle School grew from 926 students in 2022-23 to 974 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 60.4 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 010176000609 · Homewood, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,000 enr · 16.7:1 · 27.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Homewood High School (1,333 students)
Homewood Middle School grew from 926 students in 2022-23 to 974 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 60.4 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Homewood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Homewood High
Homewood High School
1,333 students
- This school
Homewood Middle School
1,000 students
- Edgewood Eleme
Edgewood Elementary School
935 students
- Hall Kent Elem
Hall Kent Elementary School
717 students
- Shades Cahaba 507
Shades Cahaba Elementary School
507 students
What this shows Homewood Middle School reports 1,000 students on the CCD universe file.
How Homewood Middle School compares
Homewood Middle School is a growing 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 54% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,000 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,000
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Alabama - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,899
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
African American 16.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.0, Homewood Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Homewood City reports $14,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Homewood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hall Kent Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shades Cahaba Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Homewood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,000 students)
Frequently asked questions about Homewood Middle School
How many students attend Homewood Middle School?
Homewood Middle School has 1,000 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Homewood, AL. CCD year-over-year: 926 (2022-23) → 974 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homewood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homewood Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Homewood Middle School?
27.3% of students at Homewood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homewood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Homewood Middle School is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Homewood, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homewood Middle School?
Homewood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Homewood Middle School rank among public schools in Homewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Homewood Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Homewood, 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 Homewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Homewood City?
Besides Homewood Middle School, Homewood City also operates Homewood High School (1,333 students), Edgewood Elementary School (935 students), and Hall Kent Elementary School (717 students). See the Homewood City district page for the complete list.