- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamilton, AL
Marion County Alternative School
Federal NCES profile for Marion County Alternative School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010231000985
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion County Alternative School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 15
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Marion County Alternative School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hamilton, AL.
School address
District: Marion County · Alabama
NCES ID 010231000985 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
15 on latest CCD 010231000985 · Hamilton, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
15 enr · 60.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton Elementary School (638 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 4 public schools in Hamilton. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Marion County Alternative School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton Eleme
Hamilton Elementary School
638 students
- Hamilton Middl
Hamilton Middle School
463 students
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
449 students
- Guin Elementar
Guin Elementary School
308 students
- Hackleburg Hig
Hackleburg High School
265 students
- This school 15
Marion County Alternative School
15 students
What this shows Marion County Alternative School reports 15 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion County Alternative School compares
Marion County Alternative School vs Alabama and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 2% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 15 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$12,288
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Programs
District finance for Marion County reports $12,288 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marion County Alternative School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Hamilton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Guin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Hackleburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Marion County Alternative School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Hamilton
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.
Frequently asked questions about Marion County Alternative School
How many students attend Marion County Alternative School?
Marion County Alternative School has 15 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Hamilton, AL.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marion County Alternative School?
60.0% of students at Marion County Alternative School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion County Alternative School?
Marion County Alternative School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Marion County Alternative School rank among public schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion County Alternative School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Hamilton, 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 Marion County?
Besides Marion County Alternative School, Marion County also operates Hamilton Elementary School (638 students), Hamilton Middle School (463 students), and Hamilton High School (449 students). See the Marion County district page for the complete list.