- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pelham, AL
Pelham Park Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pelham Park Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010019402398
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pelham Park Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Pelham · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pelham Park Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pelham Park Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Pelham, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Pelham Park Middle School held near 833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 010019402398 · Pelham, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
835 enr · 19:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Pelham High School (1,076 students)
Pelham Park Middle School held near 833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.5 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Pelham Park Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pelham High Sc
Pelham High School
1,076 students
- This school
Pelham Park Middle School
835 students
- Pelham Ridge
Pelham Ridge
783 students
- Pelham Oaks
Pelham Oaks
750 students
What this shows Pelham Park Middle School reports 835 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pelham Park Middle School compares
Pelham Park 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▼ 27% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 835 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
835
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 73% in Alabama - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.3%
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
$12,834
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 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
African American 19.3%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 43.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Pelham Park Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pelham City reports $12,834 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pelham Park Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pelham Ridge | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pelham Oaks | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pelham Park Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~835 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pelham Park Middle School
How many students attend Pelham Park Middle School?
Pelham Park Middle School has 835 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pelham, AL. CCD year-over-year: 808 (2022-23) → 833 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pelham Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pelham Park Middle School is 19:1, which is 7% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pelham Park Middle School?
42.9% of students at Pelham Park Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pelham Park Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pelham Park Middle School is White at 43.0% of enrollment, in Pelham, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pelham Park Middle School?
Pelham Park Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Pelham Park Middle School rank among public schools in Pelham?
By Resource Investment Index, Pelham Park Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Pelham, 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 Pelham on the city page.
What other schools are in Pelham City?
Besides Pelham Park Middle School, Pelham City also operates Pelham High School (1,076 students), Pelham Ridge (783 students), and Pelham Oaks (750 students). See the Pelham City district page for the complete list.