Enrollment
235
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stevenson, AL
Stevenson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Stevenson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010183001534
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stevenson Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Stevenson · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Stevenson Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stevenson Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Stevenson, AL.
School address
District: Jackson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010183001534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stevenson Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stevenson Middle School
Stevenson Middle School is a higher-need, small elementary school in Stevenson, Alabama, enrolling 235 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.9% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 235 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 140 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Jackson County also operates North Sand Mountain School (694 students) and Pisgah High School (598 students) alongside Stevenson 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 Stevenson Middle School compares
Stevenson 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.9% | ▼ 3% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Alabama - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,504
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 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 11.5%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Stevenson Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jackson County, which includes Stevenson Middle School.
$11,504
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 56.5%
Federal 14.1%
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 Stevenson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Sand Mountain School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pisgah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Section High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stevenson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary 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 (~235 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stevenson Middle School
How many students attend Stevenson Middle School?
Stevenson Middle School has 235 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stevenson, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stevenson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stevenson Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stevenson Middle School?
56.9% of students at Stevenson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stevenson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Stevenson Middle School is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Stevenson, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stevenson Middle School?
Stevenson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Stevenson Middle School rank among public schools in Stevenson?
By Resource Investment Index, Stevenson Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Stevenson, 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 Stevenson on the city page.
Is Stevenson Middle School a good school?
Stevenson Middle School earns 51/100 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 Jackson County?
Besides Stevenson Middle School, Jackson County also operates North Sand Mountain School (694 students), Pisgah High School (598 students), and Skyline High School (586 students). See the Jackson County district page for the complete list.
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