- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Loachapoka, AL
Loachapoka High School
Federal NCES profile for Loachapoka High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010207000792
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loachapoka High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Alabama schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 91.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 277
- students enrolled
Loachapoka High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lee County · Alabama
NCES ID 010207000792 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Loachapoka High School grew from 237 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (+13.9%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 010207000792 · Loachapoka, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 12:1 · 91.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Smiths Station High School (1,588 students)
Loachapoka High School grew from 237 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (+13.9%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Loachapoka High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smiths Station
Smiths Station High School
1,588 students
- Smiths Station
Smiths Station Junior High School
910 students
- West Smiths St
West Smiths Station Elementary School
811 students
- East Smiths St
East Smiths Station Elementary School
785 students
- Beauregard Ele
Beauregard Elementary School
783 students
- This school 277
Loachapoka High School
277 students
What this shows Loachapoka High School reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loachapoka High School compares
Loachapoka High School 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 32% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.1% | ▲ 55% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 3% in Alabama - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$12,566
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 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
White 5.8%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: African American at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Loachapoka High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Lee County reports $12,566 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Loachapoka High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Station High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smiths Station Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Smiths Station Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Smiths Station Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beauregard Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loachapoka High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Loachapoka
1 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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Loachapoka High School
How many students attend Loachapoka High School?
Loachapoka High School has 277 students enrolled. It is a public school in Loachapoka, AL. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loachapoka High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loachapoka High School is 12:1, which is 32% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 24% 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 Loachapoka High School?
91.1% of students at Loachapoka High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loachapoka High School?
The largest demographic group at Loachapoka High School is African American at 69.0% of enrollment, in Loachapoka, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loachapoka High School?
Loachapoka High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in Lee County?
Besides Loachapoka High School, Lee County also operates Smiths Station High School (1,588 students), Smiths Station Junior High School (910 students), and West Smiths Station Elementary School (811 students). See the Lee County district page for the complete list.