Enrollment
309
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 010019902557 Charter school
University Charter School Secondary — Livingston, AL
Federal NCES profile for University Charter School Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 35
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: University Charter School · Alabama
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Alabama avg
-9% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
University Charter School Secondary reports 309 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% below the Alabama state mean of 17.8:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 53.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 9% below the Alabama average and 4% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding University Charter School spends $35,872 per pupil district-wide, above the Alabama average of $14,500 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.2% from local sources (property taxes), 66.6% from the state, and 20.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How University Charter School Secondary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Alabama state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▼ 9% | 58.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 21% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
16.2:1
students per teacher
— 9% below state mean
Top 25% in Alabama — lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$35,872
per pupil, district-wide
— above Alabama avg of $14,500
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 309 Top 21% in Alabama — larger than 79% of 1,369 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 16.2:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 53.8% -9% vs state
NCES ID 010019902557
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for University Charter School, which includes University Charter School Secondary.
$35,872
Per student
+147%
vs Alabama
Avg $14,500
+84%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
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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 other 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 16.2:1, which is 9% lower than the Alabama average of 17.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Livingston, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Charter School Secondary?
University Charter School Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.