- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Valley, AL
W F Burns Middle School
Federal NCES profile for W F Burns Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010060000272
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W F Burns Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Valley · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
W F Burns Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W F Burns Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Valley, AL.
School address
District: Chambers County · Alabama
NCES ID 010060000272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
W F Burns Middle School held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 010060000272 · Valley, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 21:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley High School (692 students)
W F Burns Middle School held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
W F Burns Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley High Sc
Valley High School
692 students
- Fairfax Elemen
Fairfax Elementary School
689 students
- This school
W F Burns Middle School
545 students
- Huguley Elemen
Huguley Elementary School
383 students
- Lafayette East
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School
311 students
- Bob Hardingsha 232
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary
232 students
What this shows W F Burns Middle School reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How W F Burns Middle School compares
W F Burns Middle 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▼ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 90% in Alabama - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,105
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 545 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.2%
African American 37.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, W F Burns Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chambers County reports $13,105 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W F Burns Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairfax Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huguley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Eastside Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W F Burns Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about W F Burns Middle School
How many students attend W F Burns Middle School?
W F Burns Middle School has 545 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Valley, AL. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W F Burns Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at W F Burns Middle School is 21:1, which is 19% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W F Burns Middle School?
55.7% of students at W F Burns Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W F Burns Middle School?
The largest demographic group at W F Burns Middle School is White at 47.2% of enrollment, in Valley, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W F Burns Middle School?
W F Burns Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 W F Burns Middle School rank among public schools in Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, W F Burns Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Valley, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Chambers County?
Besides W F Burns Middle School, Chambers County also operates Valley High School (692 students), Fairfax Elementary School (689 students), and Huguley Elementary School (383 students). See the Chambers County district page for the complete list.