- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Opelika, AL
West Forest Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for West Forest Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010258000093
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Forest Intermediate School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Opelika · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Forest Intermediate School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Forest Intermediate School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Opelika, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
West Forest Intermediate School grew from 331 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (+12.7%).
Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 010258000093 · Opelika, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 17.1:1 · 86.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Opelika High School (1,590 students)
West Forest Intermediate School grew from 331 students in 2022-23 to 373 in 2023-24 (+12.7%). Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
West Forest Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Opelika High S
Opelika High School
1,590 students
- Opelika Middle
Opelika Middle School
812 students
- Southview Prim 480
Southview Primary School
480 students
- Northside Scho 464
Northside School
464 students
- Jeter Primary 435
Jeter Primary School
435 students
- This school 393
West Forest Intermediate School
393 students
What this shows West Forest Intermediate School reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Forest Intermediate School compares
West Forest Intermediate School 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 46% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Alabama - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,232
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 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.6%
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
White 7.9%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, West Forest Intermediate School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Opelika City reports $12,232 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Forest Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opelika High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Opelika Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southview Primary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jeter Primary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Forest Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Opelika
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sanford Middle School
Standard public school
533 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Southview Primary School
Standard public school
480 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Northside School
Standard public school
464 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Jeter Primary School
Standard public school
435 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Carver Primary School
Standard public school
414 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Morris Avenue Intermediate School
Standard public school
397 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Forest Intermediate School
How many students attend West Forest Intermediate School?
West Forest Intermediate School has 393 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Opelika, AL. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Forest Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Forest Intermediate School is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 9% 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 Forest Intermediate School?
86.1% of students at West Forest Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Forest Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at West Forest Intermediate School is African American at 47.6% of enrollment, in Opelika, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Forest Intermediate School?
West Forest Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 West Forest Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Opelika?
By Resource Investment Index, West Forest Intermediate School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Opelika, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Opelika on the city page.
What other schools are in Opelika City?
Besides West Forest Intermediate School, Opelika City also operates Opelika High School (1,590 students), Opelika Middle School (812 students), and Southview Primary School (480 students). See the Opelika City district page for the complete list.