Enrollment
85
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Evergreen, AL
Lyeffion Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Lyeffion Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010087000347
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyeffion Junior High School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Evergreen · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyeffion Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyeffion Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Evergreen, AL.
School address
District: Conecuh County · Alabama
NCES ID 010087000347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lyeffion Junior High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lyeffion Junior High School
Lyeffion Junior High School is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Evergreen, Alabama, enrolling 85 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.1:1, Lyeffion Junior High School is leaner than roughly 97% of Alabama schools and 32% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.4% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Alabama schools, with 85 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 100% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (67%) and White (24%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 85 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Evergreen's public schools, it stands alongside Evergreen Elementary School (342 students): Lyeffion Junior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 16.3:1).
Conecuh County also operates Evergreen Elementary School (342 students) and Hillcrest High School (290 students) alongside Lyeffion Junior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lyeffion Junior High School compares
Lyeffion Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 32% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 21% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 85 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
85
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12.1:1
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
10.6%
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
$14,896
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 85 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 67.1%
White 23.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Lyeffion Junior High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Conecuh County, which includes Lyeffion Junior High School.
$14,896
Per student
+19%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 62.5%
Federal 16.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lyeffion Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Genesis Innovative School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Thurgood Marshall Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Repton Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyeffion Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Evergreen
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~85 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lyeffion Junior High School
How many students attend Lyeffion Junior High School?
Lyeffion Junior High School has 85 students enrolled. It is a public school in Evergreen, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyeffion Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyeffion Junior High School is 12.1:1, which is 32% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 23% 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 Lyeffion Junior High School?
71.4% of students at Lyeffion Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyeffion Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Lyeffion Junior High School is African American at 67.1% of enrollment, in Evergreen, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyeffion Junior High School?
Lyeffion Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lyeffion Junior High School rank among schools in Evergreen?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyeffion Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Evergreen, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Evergreen on the city page.
Is Lyeffion Junior High School a good school?
Lyeffion Junior High School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Conecuh County?
Besides Lyeffion Junior High School, Conecuh County also operates Evergreen Elementary School (342 students), Hillcrest High School (290 students), and Genesis Innovative School (213 students). See the Conecuh County district page for the complete list.
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