Enrollment
127
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sheffield Junior High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sheffield Junior High School
Sheffield Junior High School is a high-poverty, small middle school in Sheffield, Alabama, enrolling 127 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.7:1, Sheffield Junior High School is leaner than roughly 96% of Alabama schools and 28% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Alabama schools, with 127 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 33 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #15.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 127 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 70.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 109 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 127 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Sheffield City also operates Wa Threadgill Primary School (344 students) and Sheffield High School (305 students) alongside Sheffield Junior High 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 Sheffield Junior High School compares
Sheffield Junior High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,229
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sheffield City, which includes Sheffield Junior High School.
$14,229
Per student
+14%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.2%
State 46.5%
Federal 23.3%
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 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
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle 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 (~127 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Sheffield on the city page.
Is Sheffield Junior High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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