- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sumiton, AL
Sumiton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sumiton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010345001325
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sumiton Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Alabama schools.
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 476
- students enrolled
Sumiton Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Walker County · Alabama
NCES ID 010345001325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Sumiton Middle School grew from 452 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 010345001325 · Sumiton, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 19.8:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumiton Elementary School (720 students)
Sumiton Middle School grew from 452 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Sumiton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumiton Elemen
Sumiton Elementary School
720 students
- Valley Junior
Valley Junior High School
602 students
- Curry Elementa
Curry Elementary School
550 students
- This school
Sumiton Middle School
476 students
- Dora High Scho
Dora High School
476 students
- Carbon Hill El
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School
475 students
What this shows Sumiton Middle School reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sumiton Middle School compares
Sumiton Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 17% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Alabama - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$12,690
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 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 79.4%
African American 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Sumiton Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walker County reports $12,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sumiton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumiton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curry Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dora High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sumiton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sumiton Middle School
How many students attend Sumiton Middle School?
Sumiton Middle School has 476 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sumiton, AL. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sumiton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sumiton Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sumiton Middle School?
68.8% of students at Sumiton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sumiton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sumiton Middle School is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Sumiton, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sumiton Middle School?
Sumiton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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).
What other schools are in Walker County?
Besides Sumiton Middle School, Walker County also operates Sumiton Elementary School (720 students), Valley Junior High School (602 students), and Curry Elementary School (550 students). See the Walker County district page for the complete list.