Enrollment
783
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pelham Ridge compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pelham Ridge
Pelham Ridge is a large combined-grade school in Pelham, Alabama, enrolling 783 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 783 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 252 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #63.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 783 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Pelham's public schools, it stands alongside Pelham Oaks (750 students): Pelham Ridge is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 15.3:1).
Pelham City also operates Pelham High School (1,076 students) and Pelham Park Middle School (835 students) alongside Pelham Ridge.
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 Ridge compares
Pelham Ridge on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pelham City, which includes Pelham Ridge.
$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 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
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~783 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pelham Ridge a good school?
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. 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 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.
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