- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pelham, AL
Linda Nolen Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Linda Nolen Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010303001803
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 84
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Linda Nolen Learning Center earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Pelham · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 61.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Linda Nolen Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Linda Nolen Learning Center ranks #1 of 3 schools in Pelham, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Linda Nolen Learning Center grew from 59 students in 2022-23 to 71 in 2023-24 (+20.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 12.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 010303001803 · Pelham, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
78 enr · 5.6:1 · 61.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students)
Linda Nolen Learning Center grew from 59 students in 2022-23 to 71 in 2023-24 (+20.3%). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 12.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Linda Nolen Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Mountain H
Oak Mountain High School
1,648 students
- Helena High Sc
Helena High School
1,383 students
- Chelsea High S
Chelsea High School
1,235 students
- Oak Mountain M
Oak Mountain Middle School
1,168 students
- Calera High
Calera High
1,018 students
- This school 78
Linda Nolen Learning Center
78 students
What this shows Linda Nolen Learning Center reports 78 students on the CCD universe file.
How Linda Nolen Learning Center compares
Linda Nolen Learning Center is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 5.6:1 | ▼ 68% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.0% | ▲ 4% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 78 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
78
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.6:1
students per teacher
- 68% below state mean
Top 1% in Alabama - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$12,436
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 78 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.
Student demographics
White 57.7%
African American 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Linda Nolen Learning Center is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Shelby County reports $12,436 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Linda Nolen Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Helena High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chelsea High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Mountain Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calera High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Linda Nolen Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,383
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,235
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,168
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,018
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Pelham
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~78 students)
Frequently asked questions about Linda Nolen Learning Center
How many students attend Linda Nolen Learning Center?
Linda Nolen Learning Center has 78 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Pelham, AL. CCD year-over-year: 59 (2022-23) → 71 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linda Nolen Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Linda Nolen Learning Center is 5.6:1, which is 68% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 64% lower 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 Linda Nolen Learning Center?
61.0% of students at Linda Nolen Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Linda Nolen Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Linda Nolen Learning Center is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Pelham, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Linda Nolen Learning Center?
Linda Nolen Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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).
How does Linda Nolen Learning Center rank among schools in Pelham?
By Resource Investment Index, Linda Nolen Learning Center ranks #1 of 3 schools in Pelham, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pelham on the city page.
What other schools are in Shelby County?
Besides Linda Nolen Learning Center, Shelby County also operates Oak Mountain High School (1,648 students), Helena High School (1,383 students), and Chelsea High School (1,235 students). See the Shelby County district page for the complete list.