- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 33.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Birmingham, AL
I3 Academy Phase 1
Federal NCES profile for I3 Academy Phase 1, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010020402476Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
I3 Academy Phase 1 earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.7:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 58.8%
- free-lunch eligible
I3 Academy Phase 1 has class sizes larger than 98% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, I3 Academy Phase 1 ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: I3 Academy · Alabama
NCES ID 010020402476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
I3 Academy Phase 1 held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 010020402476 · Birmingham, AL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
411 enr · 25.7:1 · 58.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: I3 Academy Phase 2 (400 students)
I3 Academy Phase 1 held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
How I3 Academy Phase 1 compares
I3 Academy Phase 1 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 | 25.7:1 | ▲ 45% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.8% | ▼ 0% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 98% in Alabama - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.7%
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
$19,848
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 83.7%
White 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, I3 Academy Phase 1 is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for I3 Academy reports $19,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How I3 Academy Phase 1 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| I3 Academy Phase 2 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to I3 Academy Phase 1's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Birmingham
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about I3 Academy Phase 1
How many students attend I3 Academy Phase 1?
I3 Academy Phase 1 has 411 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Birmingham, AL. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at I3 Academy Phase 1?
The student-teacher ratio at I3 Academy Phase 1 is 25.7:1, which is 45% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at I3 Academy Phase 1?
58.8% of students at I3 Academy Phase 1 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of I3 Academy Phase 1?
The largest demographic group at I3 Academy Phase 1 is African American at 83.7% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for I3 Academy Phase 1?
I3 Academy Phase 1 has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 I3 Academy Phase 1 rank among elementary schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, I3 Academy Phase 1 ranks #4 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Birmingham on the city page.
What other schools are in I3 Academy?
Besides I3 Academy Phase 1, I3 Academy also operates I3 Academy Phase 2 (400 students). See the I3 Academy district page for the complete list.