- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grant, AL
Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010000600193
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Grant · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Grant, AL.
School address
District: Marshall County · Alabama
NCES ID 010000600193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 010000600193 · Grant, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 17.1:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Asbury Elementary School (729 students)
Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Asbury Element
Asbury Elementary School
729 students
- Douglas High S
Douglas High School
727 students
- Asbury High Sc
Asbury High School
659 students
- Robert D Sloma
Robert D Sloman Primary
613 students
- Kate D Smith D
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School
546 students
- This school
Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle
376 students
What this shows Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle compares
Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 43% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Alabama - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$13,172
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 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marshall County reports $13,172 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Asbury High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert D Sloman Primary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle
How many students attend Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle?
Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle has 376 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grant, AL. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 9% 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 Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle?
33.8% of students at Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Grant, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle?
Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle rank among public schools in Grant?
By Resource Investment Index, Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Grant, 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 Marshall County?
Besides Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle, Marshall County also operates Asbury Elementary School (729 students), Douglas High School (727 students), and Asbury High School (659 students). See the Marshall County district page for the complete list.