- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sheffield, AL
Sheffield Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Sheffield Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010300000160
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheffield Junior High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Sheffield · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 79.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheffield Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheffield Junior High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Sheffield, AL.
School address
District: Sheffield City · Alabama
NCES ID 010300000160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Sheffield Junior High School shrank from 186 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (-19.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 010300000160 · Sheffield, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
127 enr · 12.7:1 · 79.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Wa Threadgill Primary School (344 students)
Sheffield Junior High School shrank from 186 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (-19.9%). Teacher FTE lost 10.5 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Sheffield Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wa Threadgill
Wa Threadgill Primary School
344 students
- Sheffield High
Sheffield High School
305 students
- L E Willson El
L E Willson Elementary School
253 students
- This school 127
Sheffield Junior High School
127 students
What this shows Sheffield Junior High School reports 127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheffield Junior High School compares
Sheffield Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.0% | ▲ 34% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 4% in Alabama - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
70.9%
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
$14,219
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 127 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 56.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 85.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.9%
African American 33.1%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Sheffield Junior High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sheffield City reports $14,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sheffield Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wa Threadgill Primary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sheffield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| L E Willson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheffield Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~127 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sheffield Junior High School
How many students attend Sheffield Junior High School?
Sheffield Junior High School has 127 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sheffield, AL. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheffield Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheffield Junior High School is 12.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 19% 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 Sheffield Junior High School?
79.0% of students at Sheffield Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheffield Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Sheffield Junior High School is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Sheffield, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheffield Junior High School?
Sheffield Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Sheffield Junior High School rank among public schools in Sheffield?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheffield Junior High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Sheffield, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sheffield City?
Besides Sheffield Junior High School, Sheffield City also operates Wa Threadgill Primary School (344 students), Sheffield High School (305 students), and L E Willson Elementary School (253 students). See the Sheffield City district page for the complete list.