- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Uriah, AL
J U Blacksher School
Federal NCES profile for J U Blacksher School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010240000980
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J U Blacksher School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Alabama schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 747
- students enrolled
J U Blacksher School has class sizes larger than 80% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
J U Blacksher School held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 010240000980 · Uriah, AL Other · MID · TRAD
747 enr · 19.7:1 · 59.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Excel High School (1,010 students)
J U Blacksher School held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
J U Blacksher School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Excel High Sch
Excel High School
1,010 students
- This school
J U Blacksher School
747 students
- Monroeville El
Monroeville Elementary School
406 students
- Monroe County 302
Monroe County High School
302 students
- Monroeville Mi 264
Monroeville Middle School
264 students
- J F Shields Hi 179
J F Shields High School
179 students
What this shows J U Blacksher School reports 747 students on the CCD universe file.
How J U Blacksher School compares
J U Blacksher 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▲ 1% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 747 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
747
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Alabama - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$13,365
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 374 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 61.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 19.4%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, J U Blacksher School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe County reports $13,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J U Blacksher School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroeville Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monroe County High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monroeville Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J F Shields High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J U Blacksher School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~747 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about J U Blacksher School
How many students attend J U Blacksher School?
J U Blacksher School has 747 students enrolled. It is a public school in Uriah, AL. CCD year-over-year: 714 (2022-23) → 726 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J U Blacksher School?
The student-teacher ratio at J U Blacksher School is 19.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J U Blacksher School?
59.2% of students at J U Blacksher School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J U Blacksher School?
The largest demographic group at J U Blacksher School is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Uriah, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J U Blacksher School?
J U Blacksher School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Monroe County?
Besides J U Blacksher School, Monroe County also operates Excel High School (1,010 students), Monroeville Elementary School (406 students), and Monroe County High School (302 students). See the Monroe County district page for the complete list.