- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morris, AL
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center
Federal NCES profile for William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010192001680
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Alabama schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 24.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 192
- students enrolled
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center has class sizes smaller than 98% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192001680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-176 students YoY
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center shrank from 192 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (-91.7%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-176 students YoY 010192001680 · Morris, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
192 enr · 11.3:1 · 24.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center shrank from 192 students in 2022-23 to 16 in 2023-24 (-91.7%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claychalkville
Claychalkville High School
1,377 students
- Mcadory High S
Mcadory High School
1,259 students
- Hueytown High
Hueytown High School
1,200 students
- Shades Valley
Shades Valley High School
1,094 students
- Gardendale Hig
Gardendale High School
1,076 students
- This school 192
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center
192 students
What this shows William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center reports 192 students on the CCD universe file.
How William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center compares
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center is a shrinking 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 36% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.5% | ▼ 58% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 192 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
192
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 2% in Alabama - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,194
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide other 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 (~192 students)
Frequently asked questions about William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center
How many students attend William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center?
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center has 192 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Morris, AL. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 16 (2023-24), down 176.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center?
The student-teacher ratio at William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center is 11.3:1, which is 36% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center?
24.5% of students at William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center?
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.