- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Walnut Grove, AL
West End High School
Federal NCES profile for West End High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010138000507
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West End High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Alabama schools.
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 370
- students enrolled
West End High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Etowah County · Alabama
NCES ID 010138000507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
West End High School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 010138000507 · Walnut Grove, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 19.5:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (825 students)
West End High School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
West End High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
825 students
- John S Jones E
John S Jones Elementary School
745 students
- Rainbow Middle
Rainbow Middle School
634 students
- Hokes Bluff El
Hokes Bluff Elementary School
610 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
585 students
- This school
West End High School
370 students
What this shows West End High School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How West End High School compares
West End High 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 7% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 78% in Alabama - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.5%
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
$11,215
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 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, West End High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Etowah County reports $11,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West End High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John S Jones Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hokes Bluff Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West End High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about West End High School
How many students attend West End High School?
West End High School has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Walnut Grove, AL. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West End High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West End High School is 19.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West End High School?
63.2% of students at West End High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West End High School?
The largest demographic group at West End High School is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Walnut Grove, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West End High School?
West End High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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).
What other schools are in Etowah County?
Besides West End High School, Etowah County also operates Southside High School (825 students), John S Jones Elementary School (745 students), and Rainbow Middle School (634 students). See the Etowah County district page for the complete list.