Enrollment
835
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pelham Park Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pelham Park Middle School
Pelham Park Middle School is a large middle school in Pelham, Alabama, enrolling 835 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 42.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 835 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 265 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #47.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 418 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Pelham City also operates Pelham High School (1,076 students) and Pelham Ridge (783 students) alongside Pelham Park 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 Pelham Park Middle School compares
Pelham Park 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pelham City, which includes Pelham Park Middle School.
$11,678
Per student
-7%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 42.6%
Federal 10.4%
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 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
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle 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 (~835 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pelham Park Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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