- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Birmingham, AL
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet
Federal NCES profile for We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010039000175
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 10
- middle schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 88.1%
- free-lunch eligible
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet has class sizes smaller than 94% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet ranks #2 of 10 middle schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: Birmingham City · Alabama
NCES ID 010039000175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 010039000175 · Birmingham, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 13.1:1 · 88.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students)
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huffman High S
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
1,094 students
- Parker High Sc
Parker High School
942 students
- Glen Iris Elem
Glen Iris Elementary School
827 students
- Huffman Academ
Huffman Academy
779 students
- Ramsay High Sc
Ramsay High School
762 students
- This school 184
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet
184 students
What this shows We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet compares
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.1% | ▲ 50% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 6% in Alabama - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
86.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,201
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 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
White 2.2%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: African American at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Birmingham City reports $16,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huffman High Schoolmagnet | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Iris Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huffman Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ramsay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Birmingham
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Oak Mountain Middle School
Standard public school
1,168 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Jones Valley Middle School
Standard public school
465 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Wilkerson Middle School
Standard public school
424 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
I3 Academy Phase 2
Standard public school
400 students 33.3:1 students per teacher
Huffman Middle School
Standard public school
384 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Bush Hills Steam Academy
Standard public school
370 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~184 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet
How many students attend We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet?
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet has 184 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Birmingham, AL. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet?
The student-teacher ratio at We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet is 13.1:1, which is 26% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 17% lower 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 We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet?
88.1% of students at We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet?
The largest demographic group at We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet is African American at 92.4% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet?
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet rank among middle schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet ranks #2 of 10 middle schools in Birmingham, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Birmingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Birmingham City?
Besides We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet, Birmingham City also operates Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students), Parker High School (942 students), and Glen Iris Elementary School (827 students). See the Birmingham City district page for the complete list.