Enrollment
309
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University Charter School Secondary compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at University Charter School Secondary
University Charter School Secondary is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Livingston, Alabama, enrolling 309 students.
At 17.2:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 53.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 309 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 259 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #225, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and White (45%) (diversity index 57/100).
Its district draws 20.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Livingston's public schools, it stands alongside University Charter School Elementary (407 students): University Charter School Secondary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.2:1 vs 25.4:1).
Its district, University Charter School, also runs University Charter School Elementary (407 students).
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 University Charter School Secondary compares
University Charter School Secondary on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,763
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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.
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
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for University Charter School, which includes University Charter School Secondary.
$12,763
Per student
+2%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.2%
State 66.6%
Federal 20.3%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Livingston
3 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 (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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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.
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. See all schools in Livingston on the city page.
Is University Charter School Secondary a good school?
University Charter School Secondary earns 31/100 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 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.
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