- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pelham, AL
Pelham Ridge
Federal NCES profile for Pelham Ridge, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010019402396
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pelham Ridge earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Pelham · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Pelham Ridge has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pelham Ridge ranks #3 of 3 schools in Pelham, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Pelham Ridge held near 781 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 010019402396 · Pelham, AL Other · MID · TRAD
783 enr · 17.4:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Pelham High School (1,076 students)
Pelham Ridge held near 781 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Pelham Ridge in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pelham High Sc
Pelham High School
1,076 students
- Pelham Park Mi
Pelham Park Middle School
835 students
- This school
Pelham Ridge
783 students
- Pelham Oaks
Pelham Oaks
750 students
What this shows Pelham Ridge reports 783 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pelham Ridge compares
Pelham Ridge 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 36% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 783 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
783
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in Alabama - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 783 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
African American 23.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 37.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Pelham Ridge 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 Ridge Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pelham Park Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pelham Oaks | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pelham Ridge's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Pelham
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~783 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pelham Ridge
How many students attend Pelham Ridge?
Pelham Ridge has 783 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pelham, AL. CCD year-over-year: 789 (2022-23) → 781 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pelham Ridge?
The student-teacher ratio at Pelham Ridge is 17.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% 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 Pelham Ridge?
37.9% of students at Pelham Ridge are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pelham Ridge?
The largest demographic group at Pelham Ridge is White at 37.2% of enrollment, in Pelham, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pelham Ridge?
Pelham Ridge has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Ridge rank among schools in Pelham?
By Resource Investment Index, Pelham Ridge ranks #3 of 3 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 schools in Pelham on the city page.
What other schools are in Pelham City?
Besides Pelham Ridge, Pelham City also operates Pelham High School (1,076 students), Pelham Park Middle School (835 students), and Pelham Oaks (750 students). See the Pelham City district page for the complete list.