Enrollment
328
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jemison, AL
Jemison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jemison Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010066000745
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jemison Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Jemison · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 80.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jemison Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jemison Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Jemison, AL.
School address
District: Chilton County · Alabama
NCES ID 010066000745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jemison Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jemison Middle School
Jemison Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Jemison, Alabama, enrolling 328 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 80.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 328 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 252 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #41.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (44%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 15 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Chilton County also operates Clanton Elementary School (942 students) and Thorsby High School (895 students) alongside Jemison Middle 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 Middle School compares
Jemison Middle 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.6% | ▲ 37% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
80.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 23% in Alabama - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 47.3%
White 44.2%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Jemison Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clanton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thorsby High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chilton County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Isabella High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jemison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jemison Middle 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 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 (~328 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jemison Middle School
How many students attend Jemison Middle School?
Jemison Middle School has 328 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jemison, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jemison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jemison Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% 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 Jemison Middle School?
80.6% of students at Jemison Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jemison Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jemison Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment, in Jemison, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jemison Middle School?
Jemison Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Jemison?
By Resource Investment Index, Jemison Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School a good school?
Jemison Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% 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 Middle 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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