- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Blocton, AL
West Blocton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Blocton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010036001426
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Blocton Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in West Blocton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 56.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Blocton Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Blocton Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Blocton, AL.
School address
District: Bibb County · Alabama
NCES ID 010036001426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
West Blocton Middle School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 010036001426 · West Blocton, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 16.8:1 · 56.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Brent Elementary School (603 students)
West Blocton Middle School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
West Blocton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brent Elementa
Brent Elementary School
603 students
- Centreville Mi
Centreville Middle School
440 students
- Bibb County Hi
Bibb County High School
428 students
- This school
West Blocton Middle School
387 students
- West Blocton H
West Blocton High School
368 students
- Woodstock Elem
Woodstock Elementary School
324 students
What this shows West Blocton Middle School reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Blocton Middle School compares
West Blocton 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 | 56.9% | ▼ 3% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 66% | - | - |
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.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
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
25.3%
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
$13,558
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, West Blocton Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Bibb County reports $13,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Blocton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centreville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bibb County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Blocton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodstock Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Blocton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Blocton Middle School
How many students attend West Blocton Middle School?
West Blocton Middle School has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Blocton, AL. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Blocton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Blocton 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 West Blocton Middle School?
56.9% of students at West Blocton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Blocton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Blocton Middle School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in West Blocton, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Blocton Middle School?
West Blocton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 West Blocton Middle School rank among public schools in West Blocton?
By Resource Investment Index, West Blocton Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Blocton, 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 Bibb County?
Besides West Blocton Middle School, Bibb County also operates Brent Elementary School (603 students), Centreville Middle School (440 students), and Bibb County High School (428 students). See the Bibb County district page for the complete list.