- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Citronelle, AL
Lott Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lott Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010237001438
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lott Middle School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Citronelle · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lott Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lott Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Citronelle, AL.
School address
District: Mobile County · Alabama
NCES ID 010237001438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lott Middle School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 010237001438 · Citronelle, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 18.6:1 · 73.9% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Lott Middle School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Lott Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
2,271 students
- Mary G Montgom
Mary G Montgomery High School
1,888 students
- Alma Bryant Hi
Alma Bryant High School
1,624 students
- Wp Davidson Hi
Wp Davidson High School
1,470 students
- Bernice J Caus
Bernice J Causey Middle School
1,339 students
- This school 427
Lott Middle School
427 students
What this shows Lott Middle School reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lott Middle School compares
Lott 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 26% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 59% | - | - |
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.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
18.6:1
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
46.8%
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
$13,245
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 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 14.3%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Lott Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Mobile County reports $13,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lott Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lott Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lott Middle School
How many students attend Lott Middle School?
Lott Middle School has 427 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Citronelle, AL. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lott Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lott Middle School 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 Lott Middle School?
73.9% of students at Lott Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lott Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lott Middle School is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Citronelle, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lott Middle School?
Lott Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 Lott Middle School rank among public schools in Citronelle?
By Resource Investment Index, Lott Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Citronelle, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mobile County?
Besides Lott Middle School, Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students), Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students), and Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.