Enrollment
387
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anniston, AL
White Plains Middle School
Federal NCES profile for White Plains Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010054001884
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
White Plains Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Anniston · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
White Plains Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, White Plains Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Anniston, AL.
School address
District: Calhoun County · Alabama
NCES ID 010054001884 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How White Plains Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at White Plains Middle School
White Plains Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Anniston, Alabama, enrolling 387 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.4:1 is larger than about 86% of Alabama schools and 15% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 387 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 330 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #83.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 387 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Anniston's elementary schools, it stands alongside Golden Springs Elementary School (357 students): White Plains Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.4:1 vs 17:1).
Calhoun County also operates Alexandria Elementary School (712 students) and Saks Elementary School (625 students) alongside White Plains 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 White Plains Middle School compares
White Plains 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▼ 17% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 86% in Alabama - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$11,667
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 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
African American 6.7%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, White Plains Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calhoun County, which includes White Plains Middle School.
$11,667
Per student
-7%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 60.2%
Federal 16.2%
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 White Plains Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saks Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wellborn Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weaver Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White Plains Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to White Plains Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Anniston
3 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 (~387 students)
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Frequently asked questions about White Plains Middle School
How many students attend White Plains Middle School?
White Plains Middle School has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anniston, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Plains Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at White Plains Middle School is 20.4:1, which is 15% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at White Plains Middle School?
49.0% of students at White Plains Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of White Plains Middle School?
The largest demographic group at White Plains Middle School is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Anniston, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for White Plains Middle School?
White Plains Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 White Plains Middle School rank among elementary schools in Anniston?
By Resource Investment Index, White Plains Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Anniston, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Anniston on the city page.
Is White Plains Middle School a good school?
White Plains Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Calhoun County?
Besides White Plains Middle School, Calhoun County also operates Alexandria Elementary School (712 students), Saks Elementary School (625 students), and Wellborn Elementary School (598 students). See the Calhoun County district page for the complete list.
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