- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Leeds, AL
Leeds Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Leeds Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010001102095
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leeds Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Leeds · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Leeds Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leeds Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Leeds, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Leeds Middle School held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 010001102095 · Leeds, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 17.4:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Leeds Elementary School (678 students)
Leeds Middle School held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Leeds Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leeds Elementa
Leeds Elementary School
678 students
- Leeds High Sch
Leeds High School
624 students
- Leeds Primary
Leeds Primary School
517 students
- This school
Leeds Middle School
452 students
What this shows Leeds Middle School reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leeds Middle School compares
Leeds Middle 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▼ 7% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in Alabama - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$11,920
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 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
African American 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Leeds Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leeds City reports $11,920 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leeds Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leeds High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leeds Primary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leeds Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Leeds Middle School
How many students attend Leeds Middle School?
Leeds Middle School has 452 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Leeds, AL. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leeds Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leeds Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% 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 Leeds Middle School?
54.9% of students at Leeds Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leeds Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Leeds Middle School is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Leeds, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leeds Middle School?
Leeds Middle School 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 Leeds Middle School rank among public schools in Leeds?
By Resource Investment Index, Leeds Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Leeds, 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 Leeds City?
Besides Leeds Middle School, Leeds City also operates Leeds Elementary School (678 students), Leeds High School (624 students), and Leeds Primary School (517 students). See the Leeds City district page for the complete list.