- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Harvest, AL
Sparkman Ninth Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Sparkman Ninth Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010222001821
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sparkman Ninth Grade School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Harvest · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sparkman Ninth Grade School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sparkman Ninth Grade School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Harvest, AL.
School address
District: Madison County · Alabama
NCES ID 010222001821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Sparkman Ninth Grade School held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 010222001821 · Harvest, AL High · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 17.3:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Sparkman High School (1,770 students)
Sparkman Ninth Grade School held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.7 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Sparkman Ninth Grade School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sparkman High
Sparkman High School
1,770 students
- Hazel Green Hi
Hazel Green High School
1,454 students
- Buckhorn High
Buckhorn High School
1,320 students
- Meridianville
Meridianville Middle School
1,100 students
- Monrovia Middl
Monrovia Middle School
988 students
- This school 621
Sparkman Ninth Grade School
621 students
What this shows Sparkman Ninth Grade School reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sparkman Ninth Grade School compares
Sparkman Ninth Grade 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 36% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Alabama - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,905
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 621 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.5%
African American 36.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Sparkman Ninth Grade School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Madison County reports $10,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sparkman Ninth Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazel Green High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckhorn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridianville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monrovia Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sparkman Ninth Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,454
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Harvest
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 (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sparkman Ninth Grade School
How many students attend Sparkman Ninth Grade School?
Sparkman Ninth Grade School has 621 students enrolled. It is a high school in Harvest, AL. CCD year-over-year: 651 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparkman Ninth Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparkman Ninth Grade School is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% 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 Sparkman Ninth Grade School?
37.5% of students at Sparkman Ninth Grade School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sparkman Ninth Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Sparkman Ninth Grade School is White at 41.5% of enrollment, in Harvest, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sparkman Ninth Grade School?
Sparkman Ninth Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Sparkman Ninth Grade School rank among public schools in Harvest?
By Resource Investment Index, Sparkman Ninth Grade School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Harvest, 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 Harvest on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Sparkman Ninth Grade School, Madison County also operates Sparkman High School (1,770 students), Hazel Green High School (1,454 students), and Buckhorn High School (1,320 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.