- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pike Road, AL
Pike Road Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Pike Road Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010019502498
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pike Road Jr High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Pike Road · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pike Road Jr High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pike Road Jr High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pike Road, AL.
School address
District: Pike Road City · Alabama
NCES ID 010019502498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-175 students YoY
Pike Road Jr High School shrank from 604 students in 2022-23 to 429 in 2023-24 (-29.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-175 students YoY 010019502498 · Pike Road, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 14:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Pike Road Elementary School (888 students)
Pike Road Jr High School shrank from 604 students in 2022-23 to 429 in 2023-24 (-29.0%). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Pike Road Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pike Road Elem
Pike Road Elementary School
888 students
- Pike Road High
Pike Road High School
833 students
- Pike Road Inte
Pike Road Intermediate School
652 students
- This school
Pike Road Jr High School
449 students
What this shows Pike Road Jr High School reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pike Road Jr High School compares
Pike Road Jr High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 59% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 10% in Alabama - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$10,965
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 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
African American 31.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Asian 5.3%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Pike Road Jr High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pike Road City reports $10,965 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pike Road Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pike Road Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pike Road High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pike Road Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pike Road Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Pike Road
1 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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pike Road Jr High School
How many students attend Pike Road Jr High School?
Pike Road Jr High School has 449 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pike Road, AL. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), down 175.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pike Road Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pike Road Jr High School is 14:1, which is 21% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% lower 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 Pike Road Jr High School?
24.0% of students at Pike Road Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pike Road Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Pike Road Jr High School is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Pike Road, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pike Road Jr High School?
Pike Road Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 Pike Road Jr High School rank among public schools in Pike Road?
By Resource Investment Index, Pike Road Jr High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pike Road, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pike Road City?
Besides Pike Road Jr High School, Pike Road City also operates Pike Road Elementary School (888 students), Pike Road High School (833 students), and Pike Road Intermediate School (652 students). See the Pike Road City district page for the complete list.