- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anniston, AL
Saks Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Saks Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010054000244
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 97
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saks Middle School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Anniston · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 79.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Saks Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saks Middle School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Anniston, AL.
School address
District: Calhoun County · Alabama
NCES ID 010054000244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
301 on latest CCD 010054000244 · Anniston, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 15.8:1 · 79.4% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Elementary School (712 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 4 elementary schools in Anniston. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Saks Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Ele
Alexandria Elementary School
712 students
- Saks Elementar
Saks Elementary School
625 students
- Wellborn Eleme
Wellborn Elementary School
598 students
- Weaver Element
Weaver Elementary School
544 students
- White Plains E
White Plains Elementary School
530 students
- This school
Saks Middle School
301 students
What this shows Saks Middle School reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saks Middle School compares
Saks Middle School vs Alabama and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.4% | ▲ 35% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 25% in Alabama - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,117
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
Counselors21.0 FTE
Per 14 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
100
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calhoun County reports $12,117 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saks Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saks Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wellborn Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weaver Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| White Plains Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saks Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Anniston
3 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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saks Middle School
How many students attend Saks Middle School?
Saks Middle School has 301 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anniston, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saks Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% 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 Saks Middle School?
79.4% of students at Saks Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saks Middle School?
Saks Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Saks Middle School rank among elementary schools in Anniston?
By Resource Investment Index, Saks Middle School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Anniston, 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 Anniston on the city page.
What other schools are in Calhoun County?
Besides Saks Middle School, Calhoun County also operates Alexandria Elementary School (712 students), Saks Elementary School (625 students), and Wellborn Elementary School (598 students). See the Calhoun County district page for the complete list.