- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Owens Cross Roads, AL
Owens Cross Roads School
Federal NCES profile for Owens Cross Roads School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010222000846
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Owens Cross Roads School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 338
- students enrolled
Owens Cross Roads School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Madison County · Alabama
NCES ID 010222000846 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Owens Cross Roads School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 010222000846 · Owens Cross Roads, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
338 enr · 16.9:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Sparkman High School (1,770 students)
Owens Cross Roads School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Owens Cross Roads School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sparkman High
Sparkman High School
1,770 students
- Hazel Green Hi
Hazel Green High School
1,454 students
- Buckhorn High
Buckhorn High School
1,320 students
- Meridianville
Meridianville Middle School
1,100 students
- Monrovia Middl
Monrovia Middle School
988 students
- This school 338
Owens Cross Roads School
338 students
What this shows Owens Cross Roads School reports 338 students on the CCD universe file.
How Owens Cross Roads School compares
Owens Cross Roads 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 23% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Alabama - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,905
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 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.7%
African American 10.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Owens Cross Roads School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison County reports $10,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Owens Cross Roads School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazel Green High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckhorn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridianville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monrovia Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Owens Cross Roads School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,454
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~338 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Owens Cross Roads School
How many students attend Owens Cross Roads School?
Owens Cross Roads School has 338 students enrolled. It is a public school in Owens Cross Roads, AL. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Owens Cross Roads School?
The student-teacher ratio at Owens Cross Roads School is 16.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% 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 Owens Cross Roads School?
45.5% of students at Owens Cross Roads School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Owens Cross Roads School?
The largest demographic group at Owens Cross Roads School is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Owens Cross Roads, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Owens Cross Roads School?
Owens Cross Roads School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Madison County?
Besides Owens Cross Roads School, Madison County also operates Sparkman High School (1,770 students), Hazel Green High School (1,454 students), and Buckhorn High School (1,320 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.