- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vinemont, AL
West Point Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Point Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010102000459
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Point Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Vinemont · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Point Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Point Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Vinemont, AL.
School address
District: Cullman County · Alabama
NCES ID 010102000459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
West Point Middle School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 010102000459 · Vinemont, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 20.9:1 · 56.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanceville Elementary School (648 students)
West Point Middle School held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
West Point Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hanceville Ele
Hanceville Elementary School
648 students
- Holly Pond Ele
Holly Pond Elementary School
634 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary School
601 students
- West Point Hig
West Point High School
591 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
512 students
- This school
West Point Middle School
397 students
What this shows West Point Middle School reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Point Middle School compares
West Point Middle 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▼ 4% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 90% in Alabama - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,821
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 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, West Point Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cullman County reports $11,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Point Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanceville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holly Pond Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Point Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools in Vinemont
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Point Middle School
How many students attend West Point Middle School?
West Point Middle School has 397 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vinemont, AL. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Point Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Point Middle School is 20.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Point Middle School?
56.7% of students at West Point Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Point Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Point Middle School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Vinemont, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Point Middle School?
West Point Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Point Middle School rank among public schools in Vinemont?
By Resource Investment Index, West Point Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Vinemont, 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 Vinemont on the city page.
What other schools are in Cullman County?
Besides West Point Middle School, Cullman County also operates Hanceville Elementary School (648 students), Holly Pond Elementary School (634 students), and Fairview Elementary School (601 students). See the Cullman County district page for the complete list.