- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Birmingham, AL
I3 Academy Phase 2
Federal NCES profile for I3 Academy Phase 2, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010020402510Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
I3 Academy Phase 2 earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #4 of 10
- middle schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 33.3:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
I3 Academy Phase 2 has class sizes larger than 99% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, I3 Academy Phase 2 ranks #4 of 10 middle schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: I3 Academy · Alabama
NCES ID 010020402510 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+90 students YoY
I3 Academy Phase 2 grew from 208 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (+43.3%).
Teacher FTE added 12.1 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+90 students YoY 010020402510 · Birmingham, AL Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
400 enr · 33.3:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: I3 Academy Phase 1 (411 students)
I3 Academy Phase 2 grew from 208 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (+43.3%). Teacher FTE added 12.1 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
How I3 Academy Phase 2 compares
I3 Academy Phase 2 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 | 33.3:1 | ▲ 88% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 24% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
33.3:1
students per teacher
- 88% above state mean
Top 99% in Alabama - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 400 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 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
White 3.0%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, I3 Academy Phase 2 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 2 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| I3 Academy Phase 1 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to I3 Academy Phase 2's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar middle schools in Birmingham
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Oak Mountain Middle School
Standard public school
1,168 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Jones Valley Middle School
Standard public school
465 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Wilkerson Middle School
Standard public school
424 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Huffman Middle School
Standard public school
384 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Bush Hills Steam Academy
Standard public school
370 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Smith Middle School
Standard public school
336 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about I3 Academy Phase 2
How many students attend I3 Academy Phase 2?
I3 Academy Phase 2 has 400 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Birmingham, AL. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), up 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at I3 Academy Phase 2?
The student-teacher ratio at I3 Academy Phase 2 is 33.3:1, which is 88% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 112% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at I3 Academy Phase 2?
73.1% of students at I3 Academy Phase 2 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of I3 Academy Phase 2?
The largest demographic group at I3 Academy Phase 2 is African American at 91.3% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for I3 Academy Phase 2?
I3 Academy Phase 2 has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 I3 Academy Phase 2 rank among middle schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, I3 Academy Phase 2 ranks #4 of 10 middle 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 middle schools in Birmingham on the city page.
What other schools are in I3 Academy?
Besides I3 Academy Phase 2, I3 Academy also operates I3 Academy Phase 1 (411 students). See the I3 Academy district page for the complete list.