Enrollment
468
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jemison, AL
Jemison Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Jemison Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010066002437
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jemison Intermediate School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Jemison · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 79.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jemison Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 94% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jemison Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Jemison, AL.
School address
District: Chilton County · Alabama
NCES ID 010066002437 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jemison Intermediate School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jemison Intermediate School
Jemison Intermediate School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Jemison, Alabama, enrolling 468 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.3:1 is larger than about 94% of Alabama schools and 26% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 468 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 314 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #87.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 312 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Chilton County also operates Clanton Elementary School (942 students) and Thorsby High School (895 students) alongside Jemison Intermediate 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 Jemison Intermediate School compares
Jemison Intermediate 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.3% | ▲ 35% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 94% in Alabama - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$10,181
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 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 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 40.6%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Jemison Intermediate School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chilton County, which includes Jemison Intermediate School.
$10,181
Per student
-18%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.2%
State 62.2%
Federal 20.6%
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 Jemison Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clanton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thorsby High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chilton County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Isabella High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jemison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jemison Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 895
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary 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 (~468 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jemison Intermediate School
How many students attend Jemison Intermediate School?
Jemison Intermediate School has 468 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jemison, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jemison Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jemison Intermediate School is 22.3:1, which is 26% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jemison Intermediate School?
79.3% of students at Jemison Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jemison Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Jemison Intermediate School is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Jemison, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jemison Intermediate School?
Jemison Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Jemison Intermediate School rank among public schools in Jemison?
By Resource Investment Index, Jemison Intermediate School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Jemison, 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 Jemison on the city page.
Is Jemison Intermediate School a good school?
Jemison Intermediate School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of 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 Chilton County?
Besides Jemison Intermediate School, Chilton County also operates Clanton Elementary School (942 students), Thorsby High School (895 students), and Chilton County High School (833 students). See the Chilton County district page for the complete list.
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