- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Livingston, AL
University Charter School Secondary
Federal NCES profile for University Charter School Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010019902557Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Charter School Secondary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Livingston · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
University Charter School Secondary has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Charter School Secondary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Livingston, AL.
School address
District: University Charter School · Alabama
NCES ID 010019902557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
University Charter School Secondary grew from 292 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 010019902557 · Livingston, AL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
309 enr · 17.2:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: University Charter School Elementary (407 students)
University Charter School Secondary grew from 292 students in 2022-23 to 320 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
How University Charter School Secondary compares
University Charter School Secondary 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▼ 9% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Alabama - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,676
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.
Student demographics
African American 47.6%
White 45.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, University Charter School Secondary is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
District finance for University Charter School reports $12,676 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How University Charter School Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Charter School Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Charter School Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Livingston
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Charter School Secondary
How many students attend University Charter School Secondary?
University Charter School Secondary has 309 students enrolled. It is a public school in Livingston, AL. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 320 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Charter School Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at University Charter School Secondary is 17.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% 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 University Charter School Secondary?
53.8% of students at University Charter School Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Charter School Secondary?
The largest demographic group at University Charter School Secondary is African American at 47.6% of enrollment, in Livingston, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Charter School Secondary?
University Charter School Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does University Charter School Secondary rank among schools in Livingston?
By Resource Investment Index, University Charter School Secondary ranks #4 of 4 schools in Livingston, 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 University Charter School?
Besides University Charter School Secondary, University Charter School also operates University Charter School Elementary (407 students). See the University Charter School district page for the complete list.