- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Irondale, AL
Irondale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Irondale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010192002117
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irondale Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Irondale · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 49.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Irondale Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irondale Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Irondale, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192002117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Irondale Middle School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 010192002117 · Irondale, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 16.5:1 · 49.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
Irondale Middle School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Irondale Middle 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 430
Irondale Middle School
430 students
What this shows Irondale Middle School reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irondale Middle School compares
Irondale Middle 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.7% | ▼ 15% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in Alabama - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$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 430 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 158 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%
White 8.6%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Irondale Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irondale Middle 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 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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Irondale Middle School
How many students attend Irondale Middle School?
Irondale Middle School has 430 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Irondale, AL. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irondale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Irondale Middle School is 16.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Irondale Middle School?
49.7% of students at Irondale Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irondale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Irondale Middle School is African American at 52.8% of enrollment, in Irondale, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irondale Middle School?
Irondale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Irondale?
By Resource Investment Index, Irondale Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle 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.