- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Opp, AL
Opp Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Opp Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010261001074
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Opp Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Opp · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Opp Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Opp Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Opp, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Opp Middle School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.3 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 010261001074 · Opp, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 15.2:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Opp Elementary School (547 students)
Opp Middle School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.3 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Opp Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Opp Elementary
Opp Elementary School
547 students
- Opp High Schoo
Opp High School
396 students
- This school
Opp Middle School
379 students
What this shows Opp Middle School reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Opp Middle School compares
Opp 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 12% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 19% in Alabama - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$12,836
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 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
African American 19.8%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Opp Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Opp City reports $12,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Opp Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opp Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Opp High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Opp Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Opp Middle School
How many students attend Opp Middle School?
Opp Middle School has 379 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Opp, AL. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Opp Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Opp Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% 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 Opp Middle School?
65.7% of students at Opp Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Opp Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Opp Middle School is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Opp, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Opp Middle School?
Opp Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Opp Middle School rank among public schools in Opp?
By Resource Investment Index, Opp Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Opp, 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 Opp City?
Besides Opp Middle School, Opp City also operates Opp Elementary School (547 students) and Opp High School (396 students). See the Opp City district page for the complete list.