- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kimberly, AL
North Jefferson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Jefferson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010192002079
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Jefferson Middle School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools.
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 45.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 669
- students enrolled
North Jefferson Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192002079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
North Jefferson Middle School held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 010192002079 · Kimberly, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
669 enr · 23.9:1 · 45.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
North Jefferson Middle School held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
North Jefferson Middle 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
North Jefferson Middle School
669 students
What this shows North Jefferson Middle School reports 669 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Jefferson Middle School compares
North Jefferson 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 | 23.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.8% | ▼ 22% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 97% in Alabama - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.1%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.6%
African American 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, North Jefferson Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Jefferson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Jefferson Middle 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 middle 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 (~669 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Jefferson Middle School
How many students attend North Jefferson Middle School?
North Jefferson Middle School has 669 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kimberly, AL. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 660 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Jefferson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Jefferson Middle School is 23.9:1, which is 35% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Jefferson Middle School?
45.8% of students at North Jefferson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Jefferson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Jefferson Middle School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Kimberly, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Jefferson Middle School?
North Jefferson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 North Jefferson Middle 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.