- Enrollment
- 1,607
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Northport, AL
Lloyd Wood Education Center
Federal NCES profile for Lloyd Wood Education Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010339001702
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lloyd Wood Education Center earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Northport · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lloyd Wood Education Center has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lloyd Wood Education Center ranks #2 of 7 schools in Northport, AL.
School address
District: Tuscaloosa County · Alabama
NCES ID 010339001702 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Lloyd Wood Education Center shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (-23.1%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 010339001702 · Northport, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 18.6:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students)
Lloyd Wood Education Center shrank from 242 students in 2022-23 to 186 in 2023-24 (-23.1%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Lloyd Wood Education Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tuscaloosa Cou
Tuscaloosa County High School
1,607 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
1,434 students
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
1,076 students
- Lake View Elem
Lake View Elementary School
744 students
- Walker Element
Walker Elementary School
743 students
- This school 205
Lloyd Wood Education Center
205 students
What this shows Lloyd Wood Education Center reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lloyd Wood Education Center compares
Lloyd Wood Education Center is a shrinking 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 82% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Alabama - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.7%
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
$11,564
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 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.9%
White 44.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Lloyd Wood Education Center is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Tuscaloosa County reports $11,564 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lloyd Wood Education Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake View Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lloyd Wood Education Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Northport
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Walker Elementary School
Standard public school
743 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Northport Elementary School
Standard public school
558 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Flatwoods Elementary School
Standard public school
459 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Matthews Elementary School
Standard public school
401 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Faucettvestavia Elementary School
Standard public school
343 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Crestmont Elementary School
Standard public school
268 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lloyd Wood Education Center
How many students attend Lloyd Wood Education Center?
Lloyd Wood Education Center has 205 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Northport, AL. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lloyd Wood Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Lloyd Wood Education Center is 18.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lloyd Wood Education Center?
10.7% of students at Lloyd Wood Education Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lloyd Wood Education Center?
The largest demographic group at Lloyd Wood Education Center is African American at 44.9% of enrollment, in Northport, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lloyd Wood Education Center?
Lloyd Wood Education Center has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Lloyd Wood Education Center rank among schools in Northport?
By Resource Investment Index, Lloyd Wood Education Center ranks #2 of 7 schools in Northport, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Northport on the city page.
What other schools are in Tuscaloosa County?
Besides Lloyd Wood Education Center, Tuscaloosa County also operates Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students), Hillcrest High School (1,434 students), and Brookwood High School (1,076 students). See the Tuscaloosa County district page for the complete list.