- Enrollment
- 1,106
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Payne, AL
Little Ridge Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Little Ridge Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010156002518
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Little Ridge Intermediate School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Fort Payne · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Little Ridge Intermediate School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Little Ridge Intermediate School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Fort Payne, AL.
School address
District: Fort Payne City · Alabama
NCES ID 010156002518 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Little Ridge Intermediate School held near 755 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 010156002518 · Fort Payne, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
792 enr · 18.4:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Payne High School (1,106 students)
Little Ridge Intermediate School held near 755 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Little Ridge Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Payne Hig
Fort Payne High School
1,106 students
- This school
Little Ridge Intermediate School
792 students
- Fort Payne Mid
Fort Payne Middle School
741 students
- Wills Valley E
Wills Valley Elementary School
738 students
- Williams Avenu 131
Williams Avenue Elementary School
131 students
What this shows Little Ridge Intermediate School reports 792 students on the CCD universe file.
How Little Ridge Intermediate School compares
Little Ridge Intermediate 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 19% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 792 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
792
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Alabama - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,328
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 528 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 40.5%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Little Ridge Intermediate School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Payne City reports $11,328 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Little Ridge Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Payne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Payne Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wills Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williams Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Little Ridge Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~792 students)
Frequently asked questions about Little Ridge Intermediate School
How many students attend Little Ridge Intermediate School?
Little Ridge Intermediate School has 792 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Payne, AL. CCD year-over-year: 721 (2022-23) → 755 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Ridge Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Ridge Intermediate School is 18.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Little Ridge Intermediate School?
70.0% of students at Little Ridge Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Ridge Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Little Ridge Intermediate School is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Fort Payne, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Ridge Intermediate School?
Little Ridge Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Little Ridge Intermediate School rank among public schools in Fort Payne?
By Resource Investment Index, Little Ridge Intermediate School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Fort Payne, 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 Fort Payne on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Payne City?
Besides Little Ridge Intermediate School, Fort Payne City also operates Fort Payne High School (1,106 students), Fort Payne Middle School (741 students), and Wills Valley Elementary School (738 students). See the Fort Payne City district page for the complete list.