- Enrollment
- 7,822
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lester, AL
West Limestone High School
Federal NCES profile for West Limestone High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010210000810
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Limestone High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Alabama schools.
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 736
- students enrolled
West Limestone High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Limestone County · Alabama
NCES ID 010210000810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
West Limestone High School held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 010210000810 · Lester, AL Other · MID · TRAD
736 enr · 19.9:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Alabama Connections Academy (7,822 students)
West Limestone High School held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
West Limestone High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alabama Connec
Alabama Connections Academy
7,822 students
- East Limestone 1,216
East Limestone High School
1,216 students
- Ardmore High S 964
Ardmore High School
964 students
- This school 736
West Limestone High School
736 students
- Sugar Creek El 631
Sugar Creek Elementary School
631 students
- Elkmont Elemen 599
Elkmont Elementary School
599 students
What this shows West Limestone High School reports 736 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Limestone High School compares
West Limestone 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▼ 11% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 736 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
736
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 83% in Alabama - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$9,240
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
120
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, West Limestone High School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Limestone County reports $9,240 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Limestone High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Connections Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| East Limestone High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ardmore High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sugar Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkmont Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Limestone High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,216
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Lester
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~736 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Limestone High School
How many students attend West Limestone High School?
West Limestone High School has 736 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lester, AL. CCD year-over-year: 733 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Limestone High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Limestone High School is 19.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Limestone High School?
52.5% of students at West Limestone High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Limestone High School?
The largest demographic group at West Limestone High School is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Lester, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Limestone High School?
West Limestone High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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).
What other schools are in Limestone County?
Besides West Limestone High School, Limestone County also operates Alabama Connections Academy (7,822 students), East Limestone High School (1,216 students), and Ardmore High School (964 students). See the Limestone County district page for the complete list.