- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jackson, AL
Jackson Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010072001450
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Intermediate School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackson Intermediate School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Jackson, AL.
School address
District: Clarke County · Alabama
NCES ID 010072001450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Jackson Intermediate School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 010072001450 · Jackson, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 14.8:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Joe M Gillmore Elementary School (389 students)
Jackson Intermediate School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.4 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Jackson Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Joe M Gillmore
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School
389 students
- Jackson High S
Jackson High School
376 students
- Grove Hill Ele
Grove Hill Elementary School
348 students
- This school
Jackson Intermediate School
282 students
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle School
278 students
- Clarke County
Clarke County High School
256 students
What this shows Jackson Intermediate School reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackson Intermediate School compares
Jackson Intermediate 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 14% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 15% in Alabama - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$14,384
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 70.6%
White 23.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Jackson Intermediate School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clarke County reports $14,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jackson Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe M Gillmore Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grove Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarke County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackson Intermediate School
How many students attend Jackson Intermediate School?
Jackson Intermediate School has 282 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jackson, AL. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Intermediate School is 14.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% lower 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 Jackson Intermediate School?
67.3% of students at Jackson Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackson Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Intermediate School is African American at 70.6% of enrollment, in Jackson, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Intermediate School?
Jackson Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Jackson Intermediate School rank among public schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Jackson, 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 Clarke County?
Besides Jackson Intermediate School, Clarke County also operates Joe M Gillmore Elementary School (389 students), Jackson High School (376 students), and Grove Hill Elementary School (348 students). See the Clarke County district page for the complete list.