- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jasper, AL
Jasper Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Jasper Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010189002434
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jasper Junior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Jasper · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 55.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jasper Junior High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jasper Junior High School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Jasper, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Jasper Junior High School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 010189002434 · Jasper, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 18.7:1 · 55.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Jasper High School (850 students)
Jasper Junior High School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Jasper Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jasper High Sc
Jasper High School
850 students
- Maddox Interme
Maddox Intermediate School
643 students
- T R Simmons El
T R Simmons Elementary School
507 students
- Memorial Park
Memorial Park Elementary School
483 students
- This school
Jasper Junior High School
467 students
What this shows Jasper Junior High School reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jasper Junior High School compares
Jasper Junior 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.4% | ▼ 6% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 69% in Alabama - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,293
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 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 25 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Jasper Junior High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Jasper City reports $12,293 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jasper Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maddox Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| T R Simmons Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jasper Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jasper Junior High School
How many students attend Jasper Junior High School?
Jasper Junior High School has 467 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jasper, AL. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jasper Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jasper Junior High School is 18.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jasper Junior High School?
55.4% of students at Jasper Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jasper Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Jasper Junior High School is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Jasper, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jasper Junior High School?
Jasper Junior High 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).
How does Jasper Junior High School rank among public schools in Jasper?
By Resource Investment Index, Jasper Junior High School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Jasper, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jasper on the city page.
What other schools are in Jasper City?
Besides Jasper Junior High School, Jasper City also operates Jasper High School (850 students), Maddox Intermediate School (643 students), and T R Simmons Elementary School (507 students). See the Jasper City district page for the complete list.