Enrollment
1,071
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Millbrook, AL
Millbrook Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Millbrook Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010129001660
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Millbrook Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Millbrook · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Millbrook Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Millbrook Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Millbrook, AL.
School address
District: Elmore County · Alabama
NCES ID 010129001660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Millbrook Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Millbrook Middle School
Millbrook Middle School is a higher-need, large elementary school in Millbrook, Alabama, enrolling 1,071 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,071 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 133 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #79.
Its student body is led by African American (43%) and White (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 536 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 43 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Elmore County also operates Wetumpka High School (1,219 students) and Stanhope Elmore High School (1,123 students) alongside Millbrook Middle 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 Millbrook Middle School compares
Millbrook Middle 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 16% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,071 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,071
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Alabama - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$10,381
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 536 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 43 expulsions.
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 42.8%
White 40.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Millbrook Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmore County, which includes Millbrook Middle School.
$10,381
Per student
-17%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 56.6%
Federal 18.4%
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 Millbrook Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wetumpka High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanhope Elmore High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holtville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wetumpka Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coosada Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Millbrook Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,219
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,071 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Millbrook Middle School
How many students attend Millbrook Middle School?
Millbrook Middle School has 1,071 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Millbrook, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Millbrook Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Millbrook Middle School is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% higher 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 Millbrook Middle School?
68.4% of students at Millbrook Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Millbrook Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Millbrook Middle School is African American at 42.8% of enrollment, in Millbrook, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Millbrook Middle School?
Millbrook Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Millbrook Middle School rank among public schools in Millbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Millbrook Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Millbrook, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Millbrook on the city page.
Is Millbrook Middle School a good school?
Millbrook Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Elmore County?
Besides Millbrook Middle School, Elmore County also operates Wetumpka High School (1,219 students), Stanhope Elmore High School (1,123 students), and Holtville Elementary School (877 students). See the Elmore County district page for the complete list.
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