Enrollment
779
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Huffman Academy compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Huffman Academy
Huffman Academy is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Birmingham, Alabama, enrolling 779 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 779 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 218 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #103.
Its student body is predominantly African American (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 390 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Birmingham's public schools, it stands alongside Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students): Huffman Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20:1 vs 18.2:1).
Birmingham City also operates Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students) and Parker High School (942 students) alongside Huffman Academy.
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 Huffman Academy compares
Huffman Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,890
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Birmingham City, which includes Huffman Academy.
$13,890
Per student
+11%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 43.8%
Federal 23.2%
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 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
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~779 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Huffman Academy a good school?
Huffman Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools. 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 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.
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