- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moulton, AL
Moulton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Moulton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010204000786
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moulton Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Moulton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 58.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Moulton Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moulton Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Moulton, AL.
School address
District: Lawrence County · Alabama
NCES ID 010204000786 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Moulton Middle School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 010204000786 · Moulton, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 18:1 · 58.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Moulton Elementary School (695 students)
Moulton Middle School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Moulton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moulton Elemen
Moulton Elementary School
695 students
- Lawrence Count
Lawrence County High School
586 students
- East Lawrence
East Lawrence Elementary School
576 students
- Hatton High Sc
Hatton High School
536 students
- This school
Moulton Middle School
505 students
- Hatton Element
Hatton Elementary School
424 students
What this shows Moulton Middle School reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moulton Middle School compares
Moulton Middle 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.9% | ▲ 0% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Alabama - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,382
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 505 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.2%
African American 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.2%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Moulton Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lawrence County reports $13,382 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Moulton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moulton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lawrence County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Lawrence Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hatton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hatton Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moulton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Moulton Middle School
How many students attend Moulton Middle School?
Moulton Middle School has 505 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moulton, AL. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moulton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moulton Middle School is 18:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moulton Middle School?
58.9% of students at Moulton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moulton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Moulton Middle School is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Moulton, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moulton Middle School?
Moulton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Moulton Middle School rank among public schools in Moulton?
By Resource Investment Index, Moulton Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Moulton, 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 Lawrence County?
Besides Moulton Middle School, Lawrence County also operates Moulton Elementary School (695 students), Lawrence County High School (586 students), and East Lawrence Elementary School (576 students). See the Lawrence County district page for the complete list.