- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Millport, AL
South Lamar School
Federal NCES profile for South Lamar School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010195001720
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Lamar School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 624
- students enrolled
South Lamar School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lamar County · Alabama
NCES ID 010195001720 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
South Lamar School held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 010195001720 · Millport, AL Other · MID · TRAD
624 enr · 17.8:1 · 48.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulligent School (684 students)
South Lamar School held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
South Lamar School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulligent Scho
Sulligent School
684 students
- This school
South Lamar School
624 students
- Lamar County H
Lamar County Highintermediate
544 students
- Vernon Element
Vernon Elementary School
277 students
What this shows South Lamar School reports 624 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Lamar School compares
South Lamar School 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▼ 18% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 624 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
624
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 56% in Alabama - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,004
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 416 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, South Lamar School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lamar County reports $12,004 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Lamar School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulligent School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar County Highintermediate | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vernon Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Lamar School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other 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 (~624 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Lamar School
How many students attend South Lamar School?
South Lamar School has 624 students enrolled. It is a public school in Millport, AL. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 615 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Lamar School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Lamar School is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Lamar School?
48.3% of students at South Lamar School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Lamar School?
The largest demographic group at South Lamar School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Millport, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Lamar School?
South Lamar School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in Lamar County?
Besides South Lamar School, Lamar County also operates Sulligent School (684 students), Lamar County Highintermediate (544 students), and Vernon Elementary School (277 students). See the Lamar County district page for the complete list.