- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oneonta, AL
Oneonta Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oneonta Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010255002355
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oneonta Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Oneonta · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Oneonta Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oneonta Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Oneonta, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Oneonta Middle School shrank from 324 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 010255002355 · Oneonta, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 16.6:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Oneonta Elementary School (663 students)
Oneonta Middle School shrank from 324 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Oneonta Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oneonta Elemen
Oneonta Elementary School
663 students
- Oneonta High S
Oneonta High School
401 students
- This school
Oneonta Middle School
316 students
What this shows Oneonta Middle School reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oneonta Middle School compares
Oneonta Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▼ 11% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Alabama - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,816
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 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Oneonta Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Oneonta City reports $11,816 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oneonta Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oneonta Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oneonta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oneonta Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oneonta Middle School
How many students attend Oneonta Middle School?
Oneonta Middle School has 316 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oneonta, AL. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oneonta Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oneonta Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% higher 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 Oneonta Middle School?
52.2% of students at Oneonta Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oneonta Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oneonta Middle School is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Oneonta, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oneonta Middle School?
Oneonta 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).
How does Oneonta Middle School rank among public schools in Oneonta?
By Resource Investment Index, Oneonta Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Oneonta, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Oneonta City?
Besides Oneonta Middle School, Oneonta City also operates Oneonta Elementary School (663 students) and Oneonta High School (401 students). See the Oneonta City district page for the complete list.