Enrollment
379
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Opp Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Opp Middle School
Opp Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Opp, Alabama, enrolling 379 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 65.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 379 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 385 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #99.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 379 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 28.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Opp City also operates Opp Elementary School (547 students) and Opp High School (396 students) alongside Opp 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 Opp Middle School compares
Opp 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,914
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Opp City, which includes Opp Middle School.
$12,914
Per student
+3%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.5%
State 51.0%
Federal 28.5%
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 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
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~379 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Opp on the city page.
Is Opp Middle School a good school?
Opp Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% 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 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.
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