- Enrollment
- 1,010
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Monroeville Middle School shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 010240000983 · Monroeville, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 15.5:1 · 83.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Excel High School (1,010 students)
Monroeville Middle School shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Monroeville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Excel High Sch
Excel High School
1,010 students
- J U Blacksher
J U Blacksher School
747 students
- Monroeville El
Monroeville Elementary School
406 students
- Monroe County 302
Monroe County High School
302 students
- This school 264
Monroeville Middle School
264 students
- J F Shields Hi 179
J F Shields High School
179 students
What this shows Monroeville Middle School reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monroeville Middle School compares
Monroeville Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,365
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
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.
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
District finance for Monroe County reports $13,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~264 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), down 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.