- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
White Plains Middle School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 010054001884 · Anniston, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 20.4:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexandria Elementary School (712 students)
White Plains Middle School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.5 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
White Plains Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexandria Ele
Alexandria Elementary School
712 students
- Saks Elementar
Saks Elementary School
625 students
- Wellborn Eleme
Wellborn Elementary School
598 students
- Weaver Element
Weaver Elementary School
544 students
- White Plains E
White Plains Elementary School
530 students
- This school
White Plains Middle School
387 students
What this shows White Plains Middle School reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How White Plains Middle School compares
White Plains 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$12,117
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 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.
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
District finance for Calhoun County reports $12,117 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~387 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.