- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Section, AL
Macedonia School
Federal NCES profile for Macedonia School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010183001674
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macedonia School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 42.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 138
- students enrolled
Macedonia School has class sizes larger than 96% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jackson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010183001674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Macedonia School held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 6.5 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 010183001674 · Section, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
138 enr · 23:1 · 42.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: North Sand Mountain School (694 students)
Macedonia School held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 6.5 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Macedonia School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Sand Mou
North Sand Mountain School
694 students
- Pisgah High Sc
Pisgah High School
598 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
586 students
- Woodville High
Woodville High School
504 students
- Section High S
Section High School
503 students
- This school 138
Macedonia School
138 students
What this shows Macedonia School reports 138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macedonia School compares
Macedonia 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.3% | ▼ 28% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 96% in Alabama - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$12,969
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Macedonia School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jackson County reports $12,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Macedonia School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Sand Mountain School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pisgah High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Section High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macedonia School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Section
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 (~138 students)
Frequently asked questions about Macedonia School
How many students attend Macedonia School?
Macedonia School has 138 students enrolled. It is a public school in Section, AL. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macedonia School?
The student-teacher ratio at Macedonia School is 23:1, which is 30% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Macedonia School?
42.3% of students at Macedonia School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macedonia School?
The largest demographic group at Macedonia School is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in Section, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macedonia School?
Macedonia School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Jackson County?
Besides Macedonia School, Jackson County also operates North Sand Mountain School (694 students), Pisgah High School (598 students), and Skyline High School (586 students). See the Jackson County district page for the complete list.