- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pell City, AL
Walter M Kennedy School
Federal NCES profile for Walter M Kennedy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010265001722
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walter M Kennedy School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Pell City · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Walter M Kennedy School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walter M Kennedy School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Pell City, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Walter M Kennedy School held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 010265001722 · Pell City, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 16.8:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Pell City High School (1,193 students)
Walter M Kennedy School held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Walter M Kennedy School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pell City High
Pell City High School
1,193 students
- Duran Junior H
Duran Junior High School
601 students
- Williams Inter
Williams Intermediate School
598 students
- This school 437
Walter M Kennedy School
437 students
- Coosa Valley E 404
Coosa Valley Elementary School
404 students
- Iola Roberts E 402
Iola Roberts Elementary School
402 students
What this shows Walter M Kennedy School reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter M Kennedy School compares
Walter M Kennedy 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 | 60.1% | ▲ 2% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 57% | - | - |
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.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,931
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 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.4%
African American 17.2%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Walter M Kennedy School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pell City reports $11,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Walter M Kennedy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pell City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Duran Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williams Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coosa Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iola Roberts Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walter M Kennedy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 40.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Pell City
1 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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walter M Kennedy School
How many students attend Walter M Kennedy School?
Walter M Kennedy School has 437 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pell City, AL. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter M Kennedy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter M Kennedy 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 Walter M Kennedy School?
60.1% of students at Walter M Kennedy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walter M Kennedy School?
The largest demographic group at Walter M Kennedy School is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Pell City, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter M Kennedy School?
Walter M Kennedy School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Walter M Kennedy School rank among public schools in Pell City?
By Resource Investment Index, Walter M Kennedy School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Pell City, 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 Pell City on the city page.
What other schools are in Pell City?
Besides Walter M Kennedy School, Pell City also operates Pell City High School (1,193 students), Duran Junior High School (601 students), and Williams Intermediate School (598 students). See the Pell City district page for the complete list.