- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kimberly, AL
Mortimer Jordan High School
Federal NCES profile for Mortimer Jordan High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010192000728
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mortimer Jordan High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 886
- students enrolled
Mortimer Jordan High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192000728 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Mortimer Jordan High School held near 855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 48.5 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 010192000728 · Kimberly, AL High · MID · TRAD
886 enr · 18.5:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
Mortimer Jordan High School held near 855 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 48.5 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Mortimer Jordan High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claychalkville
Claychalkville High School
1,377 students
- Mcadory High S
Mcadory High School
1,259 students
- Hueytown High
Hueytown High School
1,200 students
- Shades Valley
Shades Valley High School
1,094 students
- Gardendale Hig
Gardendale High School
1,076 students
- This school
Mortimer Jordan High School
886 students
What this shows Mortimer Jordan High School reports 886 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mortimer Jordan High School compares
Mortimer Jordan High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 33% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 886 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
886
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Alabama - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$12,194
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
137
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
African American 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Mortimer Jordan High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mortimer Jordan High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mortimer Jordan High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide high 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 (~886 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mortimer Jordan High School
How many students attend Mortimer Jordan High School?
Mortimer Jordan High School has 886 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kimberly, AL. CCD year-over-year: 861 (2022-23) → 855 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mortimer Jordan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mortimer Jordan High School is 18.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mortimer Jordan High School?
39.5% of students at Mortimer Jordan High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mortimer Jordan High School?
The largest demographic group at Mortimer Jordan High School is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in Kimberly, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mortimer Jordan High School?
Mortimer Jordan High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Mortimer Jordan High School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.