- Enrollment
- 1,153
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tuscaloosa, AL
Westlawn Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Westlawn Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010336001268
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westlawn Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Tuscaloosa · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 89.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Westlawn Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westlawn Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Tuscaloosa, AL.
School address
District: Tuscaloosa City · Alabama
NCES ID 010336001268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Westlawn Middle School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 010336001268 · Tuscaloosa, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 18.9:1 · 89.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Northridge High School (1,153 students)
Westlawn Middle School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Westlawn Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northridge Hig
Northridge High School
1,153 students
- Paul W Bryant
Paul W Bryant High School
1,134 students
- Central High S
Central High School
796 students
- Northridge Mid
Northridge Middle School
775 students
- Eastwood Middl
Eastwood Middle School
711 students
- This school
Westlawn Middle School
568 students
What this shows Westlawn Middle School reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westlawn Middle School compares
Westlawn 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.0% | ▲ 51% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 72% in Alabama - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$14,227
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
White 1.2%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Westlawn Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tuscaloosa City reports $14,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westlawn Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul W Bryant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northridge Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westlawn Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 796
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Tuscaloosa
3 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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westlawn Middle School
How many students attend Westlawn Middle School?
Westlawn Middle School has 568 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tuscaloosa, AL. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westlawn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westlawn Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westlawn Middle School?
89.0% of students at Westlawn Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westlawn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Westlawn Middle School is African American at 85.9% of enrollment, in Tuscaloosa, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westlawn Middle School?
Westlawn Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Westlawn Middle School rank among middle schools in Tuscaloosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Westlawn Middle School ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Tuscaloosa, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Tuscaloosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Tuscaloosa City?
Besides Westlawn Middle School, Tuscaloosa City also operates Northridge High School (1,153 students), Paul W Bryant High School (1,134 students), and Central High School (796 students). See the Tuscaloosa City district page for the complete list.