- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Smiths Station, AL
Smith Station Freshman Center
Federal NCES profile for Smith Station Freshman Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010207002197
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith Station Freshman Center earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Smiths Station · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Smith Station Freshman Center has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Station Freshman Center ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Smiths Station, AL.
School address
District: Lee County · Alabama
NCES ID 010207002197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Smith Station Freshman Center held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 010207002197 · Smiths Station, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 17.1:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Smiths Station High School (1,588 students)
Smith Station Freshman Center held near 464 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.3 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Smith Station Freshman Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smiths Station
Smiths Station High School
1,588 students
- Smiths Station
Smiths Station Junior High School
910 students
- West Smiths St
West Smiths Station Elementary School
811 students
- East Smiths St
East Smiths Station Elementary School
785 students
- Beauregard Ele
Beauregard Elementary School
783 students
- This school 463
Smith Station Freshman Center
463 students
What this shows Smith Station Freshman Center reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smith Station Freshman Center compares
Smith Station Freshman Center 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▼ 15% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Alabama - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$12,566
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Lee County reports $12,566 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smith Station Freshman Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiths Station High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smiths Station Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Smiths Station Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Smiths Station Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beauregard Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith Station Freshman Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Smiths Station
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~463 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Smith Station Freshman Center
How many students attend Smith Station Freshman Center?
Smith Station Freshman Center has 463 students enrolled. It is a high school in Smiths Station, AL. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Station Freshman Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Station Freshman Center is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 9% 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 Smith Station Freshman Center?
49.9% of students at Smith Station Freshman Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith Station Freshman Center?
Smith Station Freshman Center has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Smith Station Freshman Center rank among public schools in Smiths Station?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Station Freshman Center ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Smiths Station, 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 Smiths Station on the city page.
What other schools are in Lee County?
Besides Smith Station Freshman Center, Lee County also operates Smiths Station High School (1,588 students), Smiths Station Junior High School (910 students), and West Smiths Station Elementary School (811 students). See the Lee County district page for the complete list.