- Enrollment
- 1,211
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ft Payne, AL
Ruhuma Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Ruhuma Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010114000423
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruhuma Junior High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 175
- students enrolled
Ruhuma Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dekalb County · Alabama
NCES ID 010114000423 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Ruhuma Junior High School held near 163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 010114000423 · Ft Payne, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
175 enr · 14.6:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Geraldine School (1,211 students)
Ruhuma Junior High School held near 163 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Ruhuma Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Geraldine Scho
Geraldine School
1,211 students
- Plainview Scho
Plainview School
1,167 students
- Fyffe High Sch
Fyffe High School
954 students
- Sylvania Schoo
Sylvania School
915 students
- Collinsville H
Collinsville High School
906 students
- This school 175
Ruhuma Junior High School
175 students
What this shows Ruhuma Junior High School reports 175 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruhuma Junior High School compares
Ruhuma 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 25% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 175 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
175
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 13% in Alabama - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$12,528
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 69.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Ruhuma Junior High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $12,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruhuma Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldine School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainview School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fyffe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sylvania School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Collinsville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruhuma Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 915
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~175 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruhuma Junior High School
How many students attend Ruhuma Junior High School?
Ruhuma Junior High School has 175 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ft Payne, AL. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 163 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruhuma Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruhuma Junior High School is 14.6:1, which is 18% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 7% 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 Ruhuma Junior High School?
73.3% of students at Ruhuma Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruhuma Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Ruhuma Junior High School is White at 69.7% of enrollment, in Ft Payne, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruhuma Junior High School?
Ruhuma 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).
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Ruhuma Junior High School, Dekalb County also operates Geraldine School (1,211 students), Plainview School (1,167 students), and Fyffe High School (954 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.