- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+104 students YoY
West Morgan Middle School grew from 426 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (+24.4%).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+104 students YoY 010248001864 · Trinity, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 24.4:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Albert P Brewer High School (757 students)
West Morgan Middle School grew from 426 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (+24.4%). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
West Morgan Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albert P Brewe
Albert P Brewer High School
757 students
- Priceville Ele
Priceville Elementary School
674 students
- This school
West Morgan Middle School
561 students
- West Morgan El
West Morgan Elementary School
512 students
- Priceville Hig
Priceville High School
506 students
- Danvilleneel E
Danvilleneel Elementary School
504 students
What this shows West Morgan Middle School reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Morgan Middle School compares
West Morgan Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,920
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 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.
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
District finance for Morgan County reports $11,920 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~561 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), up 104.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.