Enrollment
500
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northport Intermediate School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northport Intermediate School
Northport Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Northport, Alabama, enrolling 500 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.8:1 is larger than about 89% of Alabama schools and 18% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 500 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 316 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #98.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 500 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Discipline events run high: 104 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 500 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Northport's elementary schools, it stands alongside Huntington Place Elementary School (377 students): Northport Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.8:1 vs 23.6:1).
Tuscaloosa County also operates Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students) and Hillcrest High School (1,434 students) alongside Northport Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northport Intermediate School compares
Northport Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,186
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tuscaloosa County, which includes Northport Intermediate School.
$11,186
Per student
-10%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.0%
State 58.1%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,607
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~500 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Northport Intermediate School a good school?
Northport Intermediate School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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