Enrollment
561
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Trinity, AL
West Morgan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Morgan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010248001864
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Morgan Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Trinity · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.4:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Morgan Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Morgan Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Trinity, AL.
School address
District: Morgan County · Alabama
NCES ID 010248001864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Morgan Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Morgan Middle School
West Morgan Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Trinity, Alabama, enrolling 561 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Alabama schools and 38% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 561 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 430 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #230.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 561 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 192 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 561 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Trinity's elementary schools, it stands alongside East Lawrence Middle School (409 students): West Morgan Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.4:1 vs 17.8:1).
Morgan County also operates Albert P Brewer High School (757 students) and Priceville Elementary School (674 students) alongside West Morgan Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Morgan Middle School compares
West Morgan Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 38% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 15% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 97% in Alabama - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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 561 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, West Morgan Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morgan County, which includes West Morgan Middle School.
$11,155
Per student
-11%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.2%
State 52.6%
Federal 13.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West Morgan Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert P Brewer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Priceville Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Morgan Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Priceville High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Danvilleneel Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Morgan Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools in Trinity
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~561 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Morgan Middle School
How many students attend West Morgan Middle School?
West Morgan Middle School has 561 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Trinity, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Morgan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Morgan Middle School is 24.4:1, which is 38% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Morgan Middle School?
67.6% of students at West Morgan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Morgan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Morgan Middle School is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Trinity, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Morgan Middle School?
West Morgan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Morgan Middle School rank among public schools in Trinity?
By Resource Investment Index, West Morgan Middle School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Trinity, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Trinity on the city page.
Is West Morgan Middle School a good school?
West Morgan Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Morgan County?
Besides West Morgan Middle School, Morgan County also operates Albert P Brewer High School (757 students), Priceville Elementary School (674 students), and West Morgan Elementary School (512 students). See the Morgan County district page for the complete list.
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