- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jasper, AL
Valley Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Valley Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010345001611
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Junior High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Jasper · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Junior High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Jasper, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Valley Junior High School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 010345001611 · Jasper, AL Other · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 18.8:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumiton Elementary School (720 students)
Valley Junior High School held near 579 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Valley Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumiton Elemen
Sumiton Elementary School
720 students
- This school
Valley Junior High School
602 students
- Curry Elementa
Curry Elementary School
550 students
- Dora High Scho
Dora High School
476 students
- Sumiton Middle
Sumiton Middle School
476 students
- Carbon Hill El
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School
475 students
What this shows Valley Junior High School reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Junior High School compares
Valley Junior High 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 12% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 71% in Alabama - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,690
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 602 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Valley Junior High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Walker County reports $12,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumiton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curry Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dora High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sumiton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Jasper
2 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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Junior High School
How many students attend Valley Junior High School?
Valley Junior High School has 602 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jasper, AL. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Junior High School is 18.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Junior High School?
65.6% of students at Valley Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Valley Junior High School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Jasper, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Junior High School?
Valley Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Valley Junior High School rank among schools in Jasper?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Jasper, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jasper on the city page.
What other schools are in Walker County?
Besides Valley Junior High School, Walker County also operates Sumiton Elementary School (720 students), Curry Elementary School (550 students), and Dora High School (476 students). See the Walker County district page for the complete list.