Enrollment
345
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School is a mid-sized middle school in Pleasant Grove, Alabama, enrolling 345 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 38.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 345 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 155 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and African American (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students) and Mcadory High School (1,259 students) alongside Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School compares
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,497
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County, which includes Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School.
$11,497
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 54.2%
Federal 17.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Pleasant Grove on the city page.
Is Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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