- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Locust Fork, AL
Locust Fork High School
Federal NCES profile for Locust Fork High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010042000210
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Locust Fork High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Alabama schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 417
- students enrolled
Locust Fork High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Blount County · Alabama
NCES ID 010042000210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Locust Fork High School held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 010042000210 · Locust Fork, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
417 enr · 19:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeastern School (822 students)
Locust Fork High School held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Locust Fork High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southeastern S
Southeastern School
822 students
- Hayden High Sc
Hayden High School
798 students
- Appalachian S
Appalachian School
699 students
- Blountsville E
Blountsville Elementary School
648 students
- Susan Moore El
Susan Moore Elementary School
582 students
- This school
Locust Fork High School
417 students
What this shows Locust Fork High School reports 417 students on the CCD universe file.
How Locust Fork High School compares
Locust Fork High 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 11% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 73% in Alabama - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,462
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 417 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Locust Fork High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blount County reports $11,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Locust Fork High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayden High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Appalachian School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blountsville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Susan Moore Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Locust Fork High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Locust Fork
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 (~417 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Locust Fork High School
How many students attend Locust Fork High School?
Locust Fork High School has 417 students enrolled. It is a public school in Locust Fork, AL. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Locust Fork High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Locust Fork High School is 19:1, which is 7% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Locust Fork High School?
52.2% of students at Locust Fork High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Locust Fork High School?
The largest demographic group at Locust Fork High School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Locust Fork, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Locust Fork High School?
Locust Fork High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
What other schools are in Blount County?
Besides Locust Fork High School, Blount County also operates Southeastern School (822 students), Hayden High School (798 students), and Appalachian School (699 students). See the Blount County district page for the complete list.