- Enrollment
- 1,639
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Daphne, AL
W J Carroll Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for W J Carroll Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010027000056
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W J Carroll Intermediate School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Daphne · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
W J Carroll Intermediate School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W J Carroll Intermediate School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Daphne, AL.
School address
District: Baldwin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010027000056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
W J Carroll Intermediate School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 010027000056 · Daphne, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 17.3:1 · 53.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Daphne High School (1,639 students)
W J Carroll Intermediate School held near 451 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
W J Carroll Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daphne High Sc
Daphne High School
1,639 students
- Fairhope High
Fairhope High School
1,536 students
- Foley High Sch
Foley High School
1,520 students
- Robertsdale Hi
Robertsdale High School
1,418 students
- Spanish Fort H
Spanish Fort High School
1,115 students
- This school 414
W J Carroll Intermediate School
414 students
What this shows W J Carroll Intermediate School reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How W J Carroll Intermediate School compares
W J Carroll Intermediate 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▼ 9% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
414
Bigger than 50% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Alabama - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,089
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.4%
African American 15.2%
Two or More 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, W J Carroll Intermediate School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Baldwin County reports $13,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W J Carroll Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daphne High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairhope High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robertsdale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fort High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W J Carroll Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,520
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Daphne
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~414 students)
Frequently asked questions about W J Carroll Intermediate School
How many students attend W J Carroll Intermediate School?
W J Carroll Intermediate School has 414 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Daphne, AL. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W J Carroll Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at W J Carroll Intermediate School is 17.3:1, which is 2% 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 W J Carroll Intermediate School?
53.8% of students at W J Carroll Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W J Carroll Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at W J Carroll Intermediate School is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Daphne, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W J Carroll Intermediate School?
W J Carroll Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 J Carroll Intermediate School rank among public schools in Daphne?
By Resource Investment Index, W J Carroll Intermediate School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Daphne, 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 Daphne on the city page.
What other schools are in Baldwin County?
Besides W J Carroll Intermediate School, Baldwin County also operates Daphne High School (1,639 students), Fairhope High School (1,536 students), and Foley High School (1,520 students). See the Baldwin County district page for the complete list.