- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Luverne, AL
Luverne High School
Federal NCES profile for Luverne High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010096000368
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Luverne High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Alabama schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 745
- students enrolled
Luverne High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Crenshaw County · Alabama
NCES ID 010096000368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Luverne High School shrank from 845 students in 2022-23 to 776 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 50.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 010096000368 · Luverne, AL Other · MID · TRAD
745 enr · 14.9:1 · 58.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Home School (746 students)
Luverne High School shrank from 845 students in 2022-23 to 776 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 50.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Luverne High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland Home
Highland Home School
746 students
- This school
Luverne High School
745 students
- Brantley High
Brantley High School
572 students
What this shows Luverne High School reports 745 students on the CCD universe file.
How Luverne High School compares
Luverne High School 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▼ 0% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 745 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
745
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 16% in Alabama - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,649
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
196
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 26 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 47.7%
African American 40.5%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.2, Luverne High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crenshaw County reports $12,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Luverne High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Home School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brantley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Luverne High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~745 students)
Frequently asked questions about Luverne High School
How many students attend Luverne High School?
Luverne High School has 745 students enrolled. It is a public school in Luverne, AL. CCD year-over-year: 845 (2022-23) → 776 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luverne High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Luverne High School is 14.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 5% 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 Luverne High School?
58.7% of students at Luverne High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Luverne High School?
The largest demographic group at Luverne High School is White at 47.7% of enrollment, in Luverne, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Luverne High School?
Luverne High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Crenshaw County?
Besides Luverne High School, Crenshaw County also operates Highland Home School (746 students) and Brantley High School (572 students). See the Crenshaw County district page for the complete list.