- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oakman, AL
Oakman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oakman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010345001319
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakman Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 56.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 249
- students enrolled
Oakman Middle School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Oakman Middle School held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 010345001319 · Oakman, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 7.1:1 · 56.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumiton Elementary School (720 students)
Oakman Middle School held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Oakman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumiton Elemen
Sumiton Elementary School
720 students
- Valley Junior
Valley Junior High School
602 students
- Curry Elementa
Curry Elementary School
550 students
- Dora High Scho
Dora High School
476 students
- Sumiton Middle
Sumiton Middle School
476 students
- This school 249
Oakman Middle School
249 students
What this shows Oakman Middle School reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakman Middle School compares
Oakman 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 | 7.1:1 | ▼ 60% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.8% | ▼ 3% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 60% below state mean
Top 1% in Alabama - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.5%
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
$12,690
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 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Oakman Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walker County reports $12,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumiton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curry Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dora High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumiton Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakman Middle School
How many students attend Oakman Middle School?
Oakman Middle School has 249 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oakman, AL. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 625 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakman Middle School is 7.1:1, which is 60% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 55% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakman Middle School?
56.8% of students at Oakman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oakman Middle School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Oakman, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakman Middle School?
Oakman Middle 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).
What other schools are in Walker County?
Besides Oakman Middle School, Walker County also operates Sumiton Elementary School (720 students), Valley Junior High School (602 students), and Curry Elementary School (550 students). See the Walker County district page for the complete list.