- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maplesville, AL
Isabella High School
Federal NCES profile for Isabella High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010066000261
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Isabella High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Alabama schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 789
- students enrolled
Isabella High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Chilton County · Alabama
NCES ID 010066000261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Isabella High School held near 769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.1 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 010066000261 · Maplesville, AL Other · MID · TRAD
789 enr · 19.2:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Clanton Elementary School (942 students)
Isabella High School held near 769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.1 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Isabella High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clanton Elemen
Clanton Elementary School
942 students
- Thorsby High S
Thorsby High School
895 students
- Chilton County
Chilton County High School
833 students
- This school
Isabella High School
789 students
- Jemison Elemen
Jemison Elementary School
752 students
- Jemison High S
Jemison High School
702 students
What this shows Isabella High School reports 789 students on the CCD universe file.
How Isabella High School compares
Isabella High 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▼ 3% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 789 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
789
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 76% in Alabama - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$10,446
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Isabella High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chilton County reports $10,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Isabella High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clanton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thorsby High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chilton County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jemison Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jemison High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Isabella High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Maplesville
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~789 students)
Frequently asked questions about Isabella High School
How many students attend Isabella High School?
Isabella High School has 789 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maplesville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 771 (2022-23) → 769 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isabella High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Isabella High School is 19.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Isabella High School?
57.1% of students at Isabella High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Isabella High School?
The largest demographic group at Isabella High School is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Maplesville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Isabella High School?
Isabella High 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).
What other schools are in Chilton County?
Besides Isabella High School, Chilton County also operates Clanton Elementary School (942 students), Thorsby High School (895 students), and Chilton County High School (833 students). See the Chilton County district page for the complete list.