- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
W S Neal Middle School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 010135001506 · East Brewton, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 16.8:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Flomaton High School (559 students)
W S Neal Middle School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
W S Neal Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Flomaton High
Flomaton High School
559 students
- Rachel Patters
Rachel Patterson Elementary School
509 students
- W S Neal Eleme
W S Neal Elementary School
500 students
- Escambia Count
Escambia County High School
390 students
- Flomaton Eleme
Flomaton Elementary School
388 students
- This school
W S Neal Middle School
386 students
What this shows W S Neal Middle School reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How W S Neal Middle School compares
W S Neal 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,614
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Escambia County reports $14,614 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~386 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.