- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tarrant, AL
Tarrant Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Tarrant Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010327002138
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tarrant Intermediate School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Tarrant · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 86.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tarrant Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 76% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tarrant Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tarrant, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Tarrant Intermediate School held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 010327002138 · Tarrant, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 19.2:1 · 86.3% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Tarrant High School (597 students)
Tarrant Intermediate School held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Tarrant Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tarrant High S
Tarrant High School
597 students
- This school
Tarrant Intermediate School
404 students
- Tarrant Elemen
Tarrant Elementary School
307 students
What this shows Tarrant Intermediate School reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tarrant Intermediate School compares
Tarrant Intermediate 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.3% | ▲ 47% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 76% in Alabama - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$14,515
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.3%
African American 44.6%
White 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Tarrant Intermediate School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Tarrant City reports $14,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tarrant Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tarrant Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tarrant Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tarrant Intermediate School
How many students attend Tarrant Intermediate School?
Tarrant Intermediate School has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tarrant, AL. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tarrant Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tarrant Intermediate School is 19.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tarrant Intermediate School?
86.3% of students at Tarrant Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tarrant Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Tarrant Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment, in Tarrant, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tarrant Intermediate School?
Tarrant Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Tarrant Intermediate School rank among public schools in Tarrant?
By Resource Investment Index, Tarrant Intermediate School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tarrant, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Tarrant City?
Besides Tarrant Intermediate School, Tarrant City also operates Tarrant High School (597 students) and Tarrant Elementary School (307 students). See the Tarrant City district page for the complete list.