- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Birmingham, AL
West End Academy
Federal NCES profile for West End Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010039002187
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West End Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Alabama schools.
- #30 of 38
- schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West End Academy has class sizes larger than 80% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West End Academy ranks #30 of 38 schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: Birmingham City · Alabama
NCES ID 010039002187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
West End Academy grew from 503 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 010039002187 · Birmingham, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 19.7:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students)
West End Academy grew from 503 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
West End Academy 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
West End Academy
492 students
What this shows West End Academy reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How West End Academy compares
West End Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 34% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 80% in Alabama - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.5%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 1.0%
White 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, West End Academy 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 West End Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huffman High Schoolmagnet | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Iris Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huffman Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramsay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West End Academy'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 other schools in Birmingham
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
Standard public school
1,094 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Glen Iris Elementary School
Standard public school
827 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Chalkville Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Huffman Academy
Standard public school
779 students 20:1 students per teacher
Jacksonolin High School
Standard public school
713 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Bryant Park Elementary
Standard public school
707 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~492 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about West End Academy
How many students attend West End Academy?
West End Academy has 492 students enrolled. It is a public school in Birmingham, AL. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West End Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at West End Academy is 19.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West End Academy?
78.9% of students at West End Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West End Academy?
The largest demographic group at West End Academy is African American at 81.9% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West End Academy?
West End Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 End Academy rank among schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, West End Academy ranks #30 of 38 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 schools in Birmingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Birmingham City?
Besides West End Academy, 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.