Enrollment
309
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eutaw, AL
Robert Brown Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Robert Brown Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010168001520
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Brown Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Eutaw · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Brown Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Brown Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Eutaw, AL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.1%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert Brown Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert Brown Middle School
Robert Brown Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Eutaw, Alabama, enrolling 309 students.
At 17.2:1, 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 is high: 86.1% of students qualify for free meals, 46% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 309 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 174 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #169, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 618 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Greene County spends $17,428 per pupil, 40% above the Alabama average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 25.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Greene County also operates Eutaw Primary School (282 students) and Greene County High School (250 students) alongside Robert Brown Middle 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 Robert Brown Middle School compares
Robert Brown Middle 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 46% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Alabama - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$17,428
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
African American 96.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.3, Robert Brown Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greene County, which includes Robert Brown Middle School.
$17,428
Per student
+40%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 41.2%
Federal 25.8%
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 Robert Brown Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eutaw Primary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greene County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Brown Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~309 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Robert Brown Middle School
How many students attend Robert Brown Middle School?
Robert Brown Middle School has 309 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eutaw, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Brown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Brown Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% 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 Robert Brown Middle School?
86.1% of students at Robert Brown Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Brown Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Robert Brown Middle School is African American at 96.8% of enrollment, in Eutaw, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Brown Middle School?
Robert Brown Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Robert Brown Middle School rank among public schools in Eutaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Brown Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Eutaw, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Eutaw on the city page.
Is Robert Brown Middle School a good school?
Robert Brown Middle School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less 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 Greene County?
Besides Robert Brown Middle School, Greene County also operates Eutaw Primary School (282 students) and Greene County High School (250 students). See the Greene County district page for the complete list.
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