- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Birmingham, AL
Huffman Academy
Federal NCES profile for Huffman Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010039002185
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huffman Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools.
- #22 of 38
- schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Huffman Academy has class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huffman Academy ranks #22 of 38 schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: Birmingham City · Alabama
NCES ID 010039002185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Huffman Academy held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 010039002185 · Birmingham, AL Other · MID · TRAD
779 enr · 20:1 · 74.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students)
Huffman Academy held near 764 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Huffman Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huffman High S
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
1,094 students
- Parker High Sc
Parker High School
942 students
- Glen Iris Elem
Glen Iris Elementary School
827 students
- This school
Huffman Academy
779 students
- Ramsay High Sc
Ramsay High School
762 students
- Woodlawn High
Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet
750 students
What this shows Huffman Academy reports 779 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huffman Academy compares
Huffman Academy 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.8% | ▲ 27% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 779 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
779
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 84% in Alabama - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$16,201
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 2.2%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Huffman Academy is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Birmingham City reports $16,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Huffman Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huffman High Schoolmagnet | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parker High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Iris Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramsay High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodlawn High Schoolmagnet | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huffman Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Birmingham
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
Standard public school
1,094 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Glen Iris Elementary School
Standard public school
827 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Chalkville Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Jacksonolin High School
Standard public school
713 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Bryant Park Elementary
Standard public school
707 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hayes K8
Standard public school
693 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~779 students)
Frequently asked questions about Huffman Academy
How many students attend Huffman Academy?
Huffman Academy has 779 students enrolled. It is a public school in Birmingham, AL. CCD year-over-year: 735 (2022-23) → 764 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huffman Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Huffman Academy is 20:1, which is 13% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Huffman Academy?
74.8% of students at Huffman Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huffman Academy?
The largest demographic group at Huffman Academy is African American at 86.5% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huffman Academy?
Huffman Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Huffman Academy rank among schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Huffman Academy ranks #22 of 38 schools in Birmingham, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Birmingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Birmingham City?
Besides Huffman Academy, Birmingham City also operates Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students), Parker High School (942 students), and Glen Iris Elementary School (827 students). See the Birmingham City district page for the complete list.