- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kinston, AL
Kinston School
Federal NCES profile for Kinston School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010081000323
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kinston School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 524
- students enrolled
Kinston School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Coffee County · Alabama
NCES ID 010081000323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Kinston School held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 010081000323 · Kinston, AL Other · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 18.1:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Zion Chapel High School (887 students)
Kinston School held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.6 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Kinston School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zion Chapel Hi
Zion Chapel High School
887 students
- New Brockton E
New Brockton Elementary School
727 students
- This school
Kinston School
524 students
- New Brockton H
New Brockton High School
455 students
- New Brockton M
New Brockton Middle School
360 students
What this shows Kinston School reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kinston School compares
Kinston School 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▼ 22% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Alabama - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,762
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Kinston School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coffee County reports $11,762 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kinston School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Chapel High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Brockton Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Brockton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Brockton Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kinston School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide other 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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kinston School
How many students attend Kinston School?
Kinston School has 524 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kinston, AL. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinston School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kinston School is 18.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kinston School?
46.0% of students at Kinston School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kinston School?
The largest demographic group at Kinston School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Kinston, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kinston School?
Kinston School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Coffee County?
Besides Kinston School, Coffee County also operates Zion Chapel High School (887 students), New Brockton Elementary School (727 students), and New Brockton High School (455 students). See the Coffee County district page for the complete list.