Enrollment
400
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.3:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+88% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How I3 Academy Phase 2 compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at I3 Academy Phase 2
I3 Academy Phase 2 is a higher-need, mid-sized charter middle school in Birmingham, Alabama, enrolling 400 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33.3:1 is larger than about 99% of Alabama schools and 88% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 400 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 376 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #146.
Its student body is predominantly African American (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 400 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding I3 Academy spends $19,544 per pupil, 56% above the Alabama average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Birmingham's middle schools, it stands alongside Oak Mountain Middle School (1,168 students): I3 Academy Phase 2 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (33.3:1 vs 20.9:1).
Its district, I3 Academy, also runs I3 Academy Phase 1 (411 students).
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 I3 Academy Phase 2 compares
I3 Academy Phase 2 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,544
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for I3 Academy, which includes I3 Academy Phase 2.
$19,544
Per student
+56%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.9%
State 52.0%
Federal 20.1%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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
Similar middle 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 (~400 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is I3 Academy Phase 2 a good school?
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. 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 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.
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