Enrollment
643
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jasper, AL
Maddox Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Maddox Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010189000674
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maddox Intermediate School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Jasper · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Maddox Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maddox Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Jasper, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maddox Intermediate School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maddox Intermediate School
Maddox Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Jasper, Alabama, enrolling 643 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.1% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 643 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 444 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #19, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Jasper's elementary schools, it stands alongside Memorial Park Elementary School (483 students): Maddox Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.1:1 vs 22:1).
Jasper City also operates Jasper High School (850 students) and T R Simmons Elementary School (507 students) alongside Maddox Intermediate 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 Maddox Intermediate School compares
Maddox Intermediate 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▼ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 84% in Alabama - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$12,200
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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
White 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
African American 16.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Maddox Intermediate School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jasper City, which includes Maddox Intermediate School.
$12,200
Per student
-2%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.5%
State 50.5%
Federal 14.0%
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 Maddox Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| T R Simmons Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jasper Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maddox Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Jasper
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~643 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Maddox Intermediate School
How many students attend Maddox Intermediate School?
Maddox Intermediate School has 643 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jasper, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maddox Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maddox Intermediate School is 20.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maddox Intermediate School?
56.1% of students at Maddox Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maddox Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Maddox Intermediate School is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Jasper, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maddox Intermediate School?
Maddox Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Maddox Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Jasper?
By Resource Investment Index, Maddox Intermediate School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Jasper, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Jasper on the city page.
Is Maddox Intermediate School a good school?
Maddox Intermediate School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools. 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 Jasper City?
Besides Maddox Intermediate School, Jasper City also operates Jasper High School (850 students), T R Simmons Elementary School (507 students), and Memorial Park Elementary School (483 students). See the Jasper City district page for the complete list.
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