- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brewton, AL
Pollardmccall Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Pollardmccall Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010135000489
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pollardmccall Junior High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Brewton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pollardmccall Junior High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pollardmccall Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Brewton, AL.
School address
District: Escambia County · Alabama
NCES ID 010135000489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Pollardmccall Junior High School grew from 177 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (+15.3%).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 010135000489 · Brewton, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 16.7:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Flomaton High School (559 students)
Pollardmccall Junior High School grew from 177 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (+15.3%). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Pollardmccall Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flomaton High
Flomaton High School
559 students
- Rachel Patters
Rachel Patterson Elementary School
509 students
- W S Neal Eleme
W S Neal Elementary School
500 students
- Escambia Count
Escambia County High School
390 students
- Flomaton Eleme
Flomaton Elementary School
388 students
- This school 200
Pollardmccall Junior High School
200 students
What this shows Pollardmccall Junior High School reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pollardmccall Junior High School compares
Pollardmccall Junior High School is a growing 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▼ 28% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Alabama - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,614
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Pollardmccall Junior High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Escambia County reports $14,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pollardmccall Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flomaton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rachel Patterson Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W S Neal Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Escambia County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flomaton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pollardmccall Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Brewton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pollardmccall Junior High School
How many students attend Pollardmccall Junior High School?
Pollardmccall Junior High School has 200 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brewton, AL. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pollardmccall Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pollardmccall Junior High School is 16.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% 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 Pollardmccall Junior High School?
42.4% of students at Pollardmccall Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pollardmccall Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Pollardmccall Junior High School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Brewton, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pollardmccall Junior High School?
Pollardmccall Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Pollardmccall Junior High School rank among public schools in Brewton?
By Resource Investment Index, Pollardmccall Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Brewton, 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 Escambia County?
Besides Pollardmccall Junior High School, Escambia County also operates Flomaton High School (559 students), Rachel Patterson Elementary School (509 students), and W S Neal Elementary School (500 students). See the Escambia County district page for the complete list.