Enrollment
316
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oneonta Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oneonta Middle School
Oneonta Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Oneonta, Alabama, enrolling 316 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 316 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 250 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #59.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Oneonta City also operates Oneonta Elementary School (663 students) and Oneonta High School (401 students) alongside Oneonta Middle 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 Oneonta Middle School compares
Oneonta Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,984
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oneonta City, which includes Oneonta Middle School.
$10,984
Per student
-12%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 63.5%
Federal 12.9%
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 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
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle 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 (~316 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Oneonta on the city page.
Is Oneonta Middle School a good school?
Oneonta Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 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.
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