- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Irondale, AL
Irondale Community School
Federal NCES profile for Irondale Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010192000718
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irondale Community School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Irondale · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Irondale Community School has class sizes larger than 88% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irondale Community School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Irondale, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192000718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Irondale Community School held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 010192000718 · Irondale, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 20.7:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
Irondale Community School held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Irondale Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claychalkville
Claychalkville High School
1,377 students
- Mcadory High S
Mcadory High School
1,259 students
- Hueytown High
Hueytown High School
1,200 students
- Shades Valley
Shades Valley High School
1,094 students
- Gardendale Hig
Gardendale High School
1,076 students
- This school 435
Irondale Community School
435 students
What this shows Irondale Community School reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irondale Community School compares
Irondale Community School 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 19% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 88% in Alabama - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$12,194
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.9%
African American 36.3%
White 14.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Irondale Community School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Irondale Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irondale Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Irondale Community School
How many students attend Irondale Community School?
Irondale Community School has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Irondale, AL. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irondale Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irondale Community School is 20.7:1, which is 17% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Irondale Community School?
47.6% of students at Irondale Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irondale Community School?
The largest demographic group at Irondale Community School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.9% of enrollment, in Irondale, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irondale Community School?
Irondale Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Irondale Community School rank among public schools in Irondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Irondale Community School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Irondale, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Irondale Community School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.