- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pleasant Grove, AL
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010192002421
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pleasant Grove · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pleasant Grove, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192002421 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School grew from 306 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 010192002421 · Pleasant Grove, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
345 enr · 17.3:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School grew from 306 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate 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 345
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School
345 students
What this shows Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School reports 345 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School compares
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 34% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Alabama - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.4%
African American 40.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Jefferson County International Baccalaureate 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 Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson County International Baccalaureate 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 (~345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School
How many students attend Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School?
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School has 345 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pleasant Grove, AL. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% 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 Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School?
38.6% of students at Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School is White at 41.4% of enrollment, in Pleasant Grove, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School?
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate 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 Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School rank among public schools in Pleasant Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pleasant Grove, 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 Jefferson County International Baccalaureate 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.