- Enrollment
- 1,607
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northport, AL
Northport Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Northport Intermediate 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 010339002517
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northport Intermediate School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Northport · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Northport Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 89% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northport Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Northport, AL.
School address
District: Tuscaloosa County · Alabama
NCES ID 010339002517 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Northport Intermediate School grew from 439 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 010339002517 · Northport, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 20.8:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students)
Northport Intermediate School grew from 439 students in 2022-23 to 468 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Northport Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tuscaloosa Cou
Tuscaloosa County High School
1,607 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
1,434 students
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
1,076 students
- Lake View Elem
Lake View Elementary School
744 students
- Walker Element
Walker Elementary School
743 students
- This school 500
Northport Intermediate School
500 students
What this shows Northport Intermediate School reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northport Intermediate School compares
Northport Intermediate 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 28% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 89% in Alabama - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,564
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 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
African American 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Northport Intermediate School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tuscaloosa County reports $11,564 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northport Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake View Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walker Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northport Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Northport
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northport Intermediate School
How many students attend Northport Intermediate School?
Northport Intermediate School has 500 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northport, AL. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northport Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northport Intermediate School is 20.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northport Intermediate School?
42.6% of students at Northport Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northport Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Northport Intermediate School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Northport, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northport Intermediate School?
Northport Intermediate 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 Northport Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Northport?
By Resource Investment Index, Northport Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Northport, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Northport on the city page.
What other schools are in Tuscaloosa County?
Besides Northport Intermediate School, Tuscaloosa County also operates Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students), Hillcrest High School (1,434 students), and Brookwood High School (1,076 students). See the Tuscaloosa County district page for the complete list.