Enrollment
264
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monroeville, AL
Monroeville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Monroeville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010240000983
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroeville Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Monroeville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 83.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Monroeville Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroeville Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Monroeville, AL.
School address
District: Monroe County · Alabama
NCES ID 010240000983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monroeville Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monroeville Middle School
Monroeville Middle School is a high-poverty, small elementary school in Monroeville, Alabama, enrolling 264 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 83.0% of students qualify for free meals, 41% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 264 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 151 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #62.
Its student body is predominantly African American (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Monroe County also operates Excel High School (1,010 students) and J U Blacksher School (747 students) alongside Monroeville 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 Monroeville Middle School compares
Monroeville 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.0% | ▲ 41% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 22% in Alabama - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$12,660
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 264 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 90.9%
Two or More 4.9%
White 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Monroeville Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe County, which includes Monroeville Middle School.
$12,660
Per student
+1%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.1%
State 58.3%
Federal 21.6%
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 Monroeville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excel High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J U Blacksher School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroeville Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| J F Shields High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroeville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~264 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Monroeville Middle School
How many students attend Monroeville Middle School?
Monroeville Middle School has 264 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monroeville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroeville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroeville Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% 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 Monroeville Middle School?
83.0% of students at Monroeville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monroeville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Monroeville Middle School is African American at 90.9% of enrollment, in Monroeville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroeville Middle School?
Monroeville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Monroeville Middle School rank among public schools in Monroeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroeville Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Monroeville, 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 Monroeville on the city page.
Is Monroeville Middle School a good school?
Monroeville Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Alabama schools. It is also less 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 Monroe County?
Besides Monroeville Middle School, Monroe County also operates Excel High School (1,010 students), J U Blacksher School (747 students), and Monroeville Elementary School (406 students). See the Monroe County district page for the complete list.
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