Enrollment
185
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 010237001799
Just 4 Development Laboratory — Mobile, AL
Federal NCES profile for Just 4 Development Laboratory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Mobile County · Alabama
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Alabama avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Just 4 Development Laboratory compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Just 4 Development Laboratory reports 185 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% above the Alabama state mean of 17.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 185 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mobile County spends $13,185 per pupil district-wide, below the Alabama average of $14,500 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.3% from local sources (property taxes), 49.5% from the state, and 24.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Just 4 Development Laboratory compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Alabama state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 6% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 52% in Alabama — lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,185
per pupil, district-wide
— below Alabama avg of $14,500
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 185 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 185 Top 6% in Alabama — larger than 94% of 1,369 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 17.8:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 010237001799
Student demographics
African American 94.1%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
White 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 94.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 185:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mobile County, which includes Just 4 Development Laboratory.
$13,185
Per student
-9%
vs Alabama
Avg $14,500
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 49.5%
Federal 24.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
Similar other schools in Mobile
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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889 students 18:1 students per teacher
Olive J Dodge Elementary School
Standard public school
862 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Orourke Elementary School
Standard public school
799 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Elsie Collier Elementary School
Standard public school
731 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Just 4 Development Laboratory
How many students attend Just 4 Development Laboratory?
Just 4 Development Laboratory has 185 students enrolled. It is a other school in Mobile, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Just 4 Development Laboratory?
The student-teacher ratio at Just 4 Development Laboratory is 17.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Alabama average of 17.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Just 4 Development Laboratory?
The largest demographic group at Just 4 Development Laboratory is African American at 94.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Mobile, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Just 4 Development Laboratory?
Just 4 Development Laboratory has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.