Enrollment
424
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Birmingham, AL
Wilkerson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wilkerson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010039000196
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilkerson Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 10
- middle schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 85.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wilkerson Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilkerson Middle School ranks #1 of 10 middle schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: Birmingham City · Alabama
NCES ID 010039000196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilkerson Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilkerson Middle School
Wilkerson Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Birmingham, Alabama, enrolling 424 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.9:1 is larger than about 97% of Alabama schools and 41% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 85.4% of students qualify for free meals, 45% above the Alabama average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 424 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 237 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #24, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 1.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 94 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 424 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Birmingham's middle schools, it stands alongside Oak Mountain Middle School (1,168 students): Wilkerson Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.9:1 vs 20.9:1).
Birmingham City also operates Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students) and Parker High School (942 students) alongside Wilkerson 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 Wilkerson Middle School compares
Wilkerson 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 41% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.4% | ▲ 45% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 41% 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
1.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$13,890
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 1.9%
White 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Wilkerson 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 Birmingham City, which includes Wilkerson Middle School.
$13,890
Per student
+11%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.0%
State 43.8%
Federal 23.2%
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 Wilkerson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huffman High Schoolmagnet | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glen Iris Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huffman Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ramsay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilkerson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Birmingham
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Oak Mountain Middle School
Standard public school
1,168 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Jones Valley Middle School
Standard public school
465 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
I3 Academy Phase 2
Standard public school
400 students 33.3:1 students per teacher
Huffman Middle School
Standard public school
384 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Bush Hills Steam Academy
Standard public school
370 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Smith Middle School
Standard public school
336 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Similar middle 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 (~424 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Wilkerson Middle School
How many students attend Wilkerson Middle School?
Wilkerson Middle School has 424 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Birmingham, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilkerson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilkerson Middle School is 24.9:1, which is 41% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wilkerson Middle School?
85.4% of students at Wilkerson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wilkerson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wilkerson Middle School is African American at 79.5% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilkerson Middle School?
Wilkerson 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 Wilkerson Middle School rank among middle schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilkerson Middle School ranks #1 of 10 middle schools in Birmingham, 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 Birmingham on the city page.
Is Wilkerson Middle School a good school?
Wilkerson Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Birmingham City?
Besides Wilkerson Middle School, Birmingham City also operates Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students), Parker High School (942 students), and Glen Iris Elementary School (827 students). See the Birmingham City district page for the complete list.
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