Enrollment
624
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.3%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Lamar School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Lamar School
South Lamar School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Millport, Alabama, enrolling 624 students.
At 17.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 624 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 420 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #63.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 416 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Lamar County also operates Sulligent School (684 students) and Lamar County Highintermediate (544 students) alongside South Lamar 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 South Lamar School compares
South Lamar 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,840
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lamar County, which includes South Lamar School.
$10,840
Per student
-13%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 65.7%
Federal 14.3%
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 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
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other 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 (~624 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is South Lamar School a good school?
South Lamar School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 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.
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