Enrollment
410
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tanner, AL
Tanner High School
Federal NCES profile for Tanner High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010210000808
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tanner High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 410
- students enrolled
Tanner High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Limestone County · Alabama
NCES ID 010210000808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tanner High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tanner High School
Tanner High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Tanner, Alabama, enrolling 410 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 410 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 311 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #89.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (37%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 205 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Limestone County spends $8,021 per pupil, 36% below the Alabama average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 161 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 410 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Tanner's public schools, it stands alongside Tanner Elementary School (338 students): Tanner High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.1:1 vs 16.1:1).
Limestone County also operates Alabama Connections Academy (7,822 students) and East Limestone High School (1,216 students) alongside Tanner High 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 Tanner High School compares
Tanner High 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 34% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 61% | - | - |
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.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
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
38.3%
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
$8,021
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
108
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%
White 28.8%
African American 24.6%
Two or More 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Tanner High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Limestone County, which includes Tanner High School.
$8,021
Per student
-36%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 61.6%
Federal 11.1%
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 Tanner High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| East Limestone High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ardmore High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Limestone High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sugar Creek Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tanner High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 7,822
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Tanner
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~410 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tanner High School
How many students attend Tanner High School?
Tanner High School has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tanner, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tanner High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tanner High 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 Tanner High School?
78.8% of students at Tanner High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tanner High School?
The largest demographic group at Tanner High School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.3% of enrollment, in Tanner, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tanner High School?
Tanner High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Tanner High School a good school?
Tanner High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools. 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 Limestone County?
Besides Tanner High School, Limestone County also operates Alabama Connections Academy (7,822 students), East Limestone High School (1,216 students), and Ardmore High School (964 students). See the Limestone County district page for the complete list.
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