Enrollment
483
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Decatur, AL
Priceville Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Priceville Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010248001871
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Priceville Junior High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Priceville Junior High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Priceville Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Decatur, AL.
School address
District: Morgan County · Alabama
NCES ID 010248001871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Priceville Junior High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Priceville Junior High School
Priceville Junior High School is a mid-sized elementary school in Decatur, Alabama, enrolling 483 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 35.6% free-meal eligibility runs 39% below the Alabama average.
With 483 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 220 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #55.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 483 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Discipline events run high: 116 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 483 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Decatur's elementary schools, it stands alongside Leon Sheffield Magnet Elementary School (297 students): Priceville Junior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.3:1 vs 18.6:1).
Morgan County also operates Albert P Brewer High School (757 students) and Priceville Elementary School (674 students) alongside Priceville Junior High 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 Priceville Junior High School compares
Priceville Junior High 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 39% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 76% in Alabama - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,155
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 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Priceville Junior High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morgan County, which includes Priceville Junior High School.
$11,155
Per student
-11%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 52.6%
Federal 13.2%
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 Priceville Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert P Brewer High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Priceville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Morgan Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Morgan Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Priceville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Priceville Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Decatur
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~483 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Priceville Junior High School
How many students attend Priceville Junior High School?
Priceville Junior High School has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Decatur, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Priceville Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Priceville Junior High School is 19.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Priceville Junior High School?
35.6% of students at Priceville Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Priceville Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Priceville Junior High School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Decatur, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Priceville Junior High School?
Priceville Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Priceville Junior High School rank among elementary schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Priceville Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Decatur, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Decatur on the city page.
Is Priceville Junior High School a good school?
Priceville Junior High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of 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 Morgan County?
Besides Priceville Junior High School, Morgan County also operates Albert P Brewer High School (757 students), Priceville Elementary School (674 students), and West Morgan Middle School (561 students). See the Morgan County district page for the complete list.
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