- Enrollment
- 1,361
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gadsden, AL
Litchfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Litchfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010162000552
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Litchfield Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Gadsden · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 86.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Litchfield Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Litchfield Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Gadsden, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Litchfield Middle School held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 010162000552 · Gadsden, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 15.8:1 · 86.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Gadsden City High School (1,361 students)
Litchfield Middle School held near 247 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Litchfield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gadsden City H
Gadsden City High School
1,361 students
- Gadsden Middle 438
Gadsden Middle School
438 students
- Adams Elementa 433
Adams Elementary School
433 students
- W E Striplin E 400
W E Striplin Elementary School
400 students
- Floyd Elementa 384
Floyd Elementary School
384 students
- This school 252
Litchfield Middle School
252 students
What this shows Litchfield Middle School reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How Litchfield Middle School compares
Litchfield 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.3% | ▲ 47% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 25% in Alabama - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$13,509
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 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 59.9%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
White 7.9%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Litchfield Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Gadsden City reports $13,509 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Litchfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gadsden Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adams Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W E Striplin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Litchfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Gadsden
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~252 students)
Frequently asked questions about Litchfield Middle School
How many students attend Litchfield Middle School?
Litchfield Middle School has 252 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gadsden, AL. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 247 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% 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 Litchfield Middle School?
86.3% of students at Litchfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Litchfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Litchfield Middle School is African American at 59.9% of enrollment, in Gadsden, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Litchfield Middle School?
Litchfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Litchfield Middle School rank among middle schools in Gadsden?
By Resource Investment Index, Litchfield Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Gadsden, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Gadsden on the city page.
What other schools are in Gadsden City?
Besides Litchfield Middle School, Gadsden City also operates Gadsden City High School (1,361 students), Gadsden Middle School (438 students), and Adams Elementary School (433 students). See the Gadsden City district page for the complete list.