- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Market, AL
New Market School
Federal NCES profile for New Market School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010222000844
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Market School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in New Market · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
New Market School has class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Market School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in New Market, AL.
School address
District: Madison County · Alabama
NCES ID 010222000844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
New Market School grew from 394 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 010222000844 · New Market, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 20.3:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Sparkman High School (1,770 students)
New Market School grew from 394 students in 2022-23 to 428 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
New Market School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sparkman High
Sparkman High School
1,770 students
- Hazel Green Hi
Hazel Green High School
1,454 students
- Buckhorn High
Buckhorn High School
1,320 students
- Meridianville
Meridianville Middle School
1,100 students
- Monrovia Middl
Monrovia Middle School
988 students
- This school 426
New Market School
426 students
What this shows New Market School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Market School compares
New Market School is a growing 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 39% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 85% in Alabama - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,905
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 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 13.4%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, New Market School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison County reports $10,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Market School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hazel Green High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buckhorn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meridianville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monrovia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Market School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,454
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in New Market
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Market School
How many students attend New Market School?
New Market School has 426 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Market, AL. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 428 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Market School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Market School is 20.3:1, which is 15% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Market School?
35.8% of students at New Market School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Market School?
The largest demographic group at New Market School is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in New Market, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Market School?
New Market School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 New Market School rank among public schools in New Market?
By Resource Investment Index, New Market School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in New Market, 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 New Market on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides New Market School, Madison County also operates Sparkman High School (1,770 students), Hazel Green High School (1,454 students), and Buckhorn High School (1,320 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.