- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Wilkerson Middle School grew from 390 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 010039000196 · Birmingham, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 24.9:1 · 85.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students)
Wilkerson Middle School grew from 390 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Wilkerson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huffman High S
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
1,094 students
- Parker High Sc
Parker High School
942 students
- Glen Iris Elem
Glen Iris Elementary School
827 students
- Huffman Academ
Huffman Academy
779 students
- Ramsay High Sc
Ramsay High School
762 students
- This school 424
Wilkerson Middle School
424 students
What this shows Wilkerson Middle School reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilkerson Middle School compares
Wilkerson Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,201
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
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.
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
District finance for Birmingham City reports $16,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~424 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 390 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), up 35.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.