Enrollment
301
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Saks Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Saks Middle School
Saks Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Anniston, Alabama, enrolling 301 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 301 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 219 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 14 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 126 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 301 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Anniston's elementary schools, it stands alongside White Plains Middle School (387 students): Saks Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 20.4:1).
Calhoun County also operates Alexandria Elementary School (712 students) and Saks Elementary School (625 students) alongside Saks 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 Saks Middle School compares
Saks 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,667
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
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.
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calhoun County, which includes Saks Middle School.
$11,667
Per student
-7%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 60.2%
Federal 16.2%
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 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
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
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 (~301 students)
Next steps
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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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Saks Middle School a good school?
Saks Middle School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% 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 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.
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