Enrollment
723
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springville, AL
Springville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Springville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010306200520
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springville Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Springville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Springville Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springville Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Springville, AL.
School address
District: St Clair County · Alabama
NCES ID 010306200520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springville Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springville Middle School
Springville Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Springville, Alabama, enrolling 723 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Alabama schools and 36% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 36.5% free-meal eligibility runs 38% below the Alabama average.
Enrollment of 723 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 248 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #153.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 723 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding St Clair County spends $10,015 per pupil, 20% below the Alabama average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
St Clair County also operates Moody Elementary School (839 students) and Springville Elementary School (779 students) alongside Springville Middle 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 Springville Middle School compares
Springville Middle 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 36% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 38% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 723 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
723
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 97% in Alabama - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$10,015
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 723 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 86.4%
African American 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Springville Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Clair County, which includes Springville Middle School.
$10,015
Per student
-20%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 62.5%
Federal 13.3%
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 Springville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moody Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moody High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Margaret Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 707
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle 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 (~723 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Springville Middle School
How many students attend Springville Middle School?
Springville Middle School has 723 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springville Middle School is 24.1:1, which is 36% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springville Middle School?
36.5% of students at Springville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Springville Middle School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Springville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springville Middle School?
Springville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Springville Middle School rank among public schools in Springville?
By Resource Investment Index, Springville Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Springville, 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 Springville on the city page.
Is Springville Middle School a good school?
Springville Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools. 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 St Clair County?
Besides Springville Middle School, St Clair County also operates Moody Elementary School (839 students), Springville Elementary School (779 students), and Springville High School (772 students). See the St Clair County district page for the complete list.
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