Enrollment
386
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Brewton, AL
W S Neal Middle School
Federal NCES profile for W S Neal Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010135001506
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W S Neal Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in East Brewton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
W S Neal Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W S Neal Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in East Brewton, AL.
School address
District: Escambia County · Alabama
NCES ID 010135001506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W S Neal Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at W S Neal Middle School
W S Neal Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in East Brewton, Alabama, enrolling 386 students.
At 16.8:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 67.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 386 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 378 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #25, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 83 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 386 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Escambia County also operates Flomaton High School (559 students) and Rachel Patterson Elementary School (509 students) alongside W S Neal Middle School.
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 W S Neal Middle School compares
W S Neal Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 15% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Alabama - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,190
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 70.2%
African American 22.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, W S Neal Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Escambia County, which includes W S Neal Middle School.
$13,190
Per student
+6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.6%
State 47.1%
Federal 19.3%
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 W S Neal Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flomaton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rachel Patterson Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W S Neal Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Escambia County High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flomaton Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W S Neal Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary 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 (~386 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about W S Neal Middle School
How many students attend W S Neal Middle School?
W S Neal Middle School has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Brewton, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W S Neal Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at W S Neal Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 7% 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 S Neal Middle School?
67.8% of students at W S Neal Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W S Neal Middle School?
The largest demographic group at W S Neal Middle School is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in East Brewton, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W S Neal Middle School?
W S Neal Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does W S Neal Middle School rank among public schools in East Brewton?
By Resource Investment Index, W S Neal Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in East Brewton, 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 East Brewton on the city page.
Is W S Neal Middle School a good school?
W S Neal Middle School earns 51/100 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 Escambia County?
Besides W S Neal Middle School, Escambia County also operates Flomaton High School (559 students), Rachel Patterson Elementary School (509 students), and W S Neal Elementary School (500 students). See the Escambia County district page for the complete list.
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