- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spanish Fort, AL
Spanish Fort Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Spanish Fort Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010027001888
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spanish Fort Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Spanish Fort · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Spanish Fort Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spanish Fort Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Spanish Fort, AL.
School address
District: Baldwin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010027001888 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Spanish Fort Middle School held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 010027001888 · Spanish Fort, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
649 enr · 17.1:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Daphne High School (1,639 students)
Spanish Fort Middle School held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Spanish Fort Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daphne High Sc
Daphne High School
1,639 students
- Fairhope High
Fairhope High School
1,536 students
- Foley High Sch
Foley High School
1,520 students
- Robertsdale Hi
Robertsdale High School
1,418 students
- Spanish Fort H
Spanish Fort High School
1,115 students
- This school 649
Spanish Fort Middle School
649 students
What this shows Spanish Fort Middle School reports 649 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spanish Fort Middle School compares
Spanish Fort Middle 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 59% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 25% | - | - |
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.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
22.2%
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
$13,089
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
168
in-school suspensions + 91 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 5.9%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Spanish Fort Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Baldwin County reports $13,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spanish Fort Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairhope High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fort High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spanish Fort Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,520
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~649 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Spanish Fort Middle School
How many students attend Spanish Fort Middle School?
Spanish Fort Middle School has 649 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spanish Fort, AL. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 647 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spanish Fort Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spanish Fort Middle School 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 Spanish Fort Middle School?
24.1% of students at Spanish Fort Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spanish Fort Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Spanish Fort Middle School is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Spanish Fort, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spanish Fort Middle School?
Spanish Fort Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Spanish Fort Middle School rank among public schools in Spanish Fort?
By Resource Investment Index, Spanish Fort Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Spanish Fort, 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 Baldwin County?
Besides Spanish Fort Middle School, Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students), Fairhope High School (1,536 students), and Foley High School (1,520 students). See the Baldwin County district page for the complete list.