- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Priceville Junior High School held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 010248001871 · Decatur, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 19.3:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Albert P Brewer High School (757 students)
Priceville Junior High School held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Priceville Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albert P Brewe
Albert P Brewer High School
757 students
- Priceville Ele
Priceville Elementary School
674 students
- West Morgan Mi
West Morgan Middle School
561 students
- West Morgan El
West Morgan Elementary School
512 students
- Priceville Hig
Priceville High School
506 students
- This school
Priceville Junior High School
483 students
What this shows Priceville Junior High School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Priceville Junior High School compares
Priceville Junior High School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,920
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 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.
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
District finance for Morgan County reports $11,920 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~483 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.