- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Montgomery, AL
Park Crossing High School
Federal NCES profile for Park Crossing High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010243002214
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Crossing High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 8
- high schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Crossing High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Crossing High School ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Montgomery, AL.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Alabama
NCES ID 010243002214 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Park Crossing High School held near 871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 010243002214 · Montgomery, AL High · MID · TRAD
882 enr · 19.6:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students)
Park Crossing High School held near 871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Park Crossing High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Davi
Jefferson Davis High School
1,587 students
- Carver Senior
Carver Senior High School
1,553 students
- Lee High Schoo
Lee High School
1,282 students
- This school
Park Crossing High School
882 students
- Brewbaker Midd
Brewbaker Middle School
806 students
- Lanier Senior
Lanier Senior High School
798 students
What this shows Park Crossing High School reports 882 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Crossing High School compares
Park Crossing High 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 28% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 882 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
882
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 79% in Alabama - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$12,977
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 3.4%
White 2.0%
Two or More 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Park Crossing High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
District finance for Montgomery County reports $12,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Crossing High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carver Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brewbaker Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lanier Senior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Crossing High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar high schools in Montgomery
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Jefferson Davis High School
Standard public school
1,587 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Carver Senior High School
Standard public school
1,553 students 32.4:1 students per teacher
Lee High School
Standard public school
1,282 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Lanier Senior High School
Standard public school
798 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School
Standard public school
550 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Booker T Washington Magnet High School
Standard public school
492 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~882 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Park Crossing High School
How many students attend Park Crossing High School?
Park Crossing High School has 882 students enrolled. It is a high school in Montgomery, AL. CCD year-over-year: 906 (2022-23) → 871 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Crossing High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Crossing High School is 19.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park Crossing High School?
42.6% of students at Park Crossing High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Crossing High School?
The largest demographic group at Park Crossing High School is African American at 87.0% of enrollment, in Montgomery, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Crossing High School?
Park Crossing High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Park Crossing High School rank among high schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Crossing High School ranks #4 of 8 high schools in Montgomery, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Montgomery on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Park Crossing High School, Montgomery County also operates Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students), Carver Senior High School (1,553 students), and Lee High School (1,282 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.