Enrollment
452
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leeds Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leeds Middle School
Leeds Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Leeds, Alabama, enrolling 452 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.9% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 452 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 454 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #153.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (25%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 226 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Leeds City also operates Leeds Elementary School (678 students) and Leeds High School (624 students) alongside Leeds 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 Leeds Middle School compares
Leeds 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,429
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leeds City, which includes Leeds Middle School.
$11,429
Per student
-9%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 48.4%
Federal 16.3%
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 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
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~452 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Leeds on the city page.
Is Leeds Middle School a good school?
Leeds Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 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.
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