- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winfield, AL
Winfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Winfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010354001355
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winfield High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Winfield · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Winfield High School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winfield High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Winfield, AL.
School address
District: Winfield City · Alabama
NCES ID 010354001355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Winfield High School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 22.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 010354001355 · Winfield, AL High · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 15.6:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Winfield Elementary School (499 students)
Winfield High School held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 22.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Winfield High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Winfield Eleme
Winfield Elementary School
499 students
- Winfield Middl
Winfield Middle School
361 students
- This school
Winfield High School
344 students
What this shows Winfield High School reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winfield High School compares
Winfield High 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 17% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 23% in Alabama - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,974
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 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
African American 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Winfield High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Winfield City reports $12,974 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winfield Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high 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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winfield High School
How many students attend Winfield High School?
Winfield High School has 344 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winfield, AL. CCD year-over-year: 349 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winfield High School is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% 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 Winfield High School?
48.7% of students at Winfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Winfield High School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Winfield, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winfield High School?
Winfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Winfield High School rank among public schools in Winfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Winfield High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Winfield, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Winfield City?
Besides Winfield High School, Winfield City also operates Winfield Elementary School (499 students) and Winfield Middle School (361 students). See the Winfield City district page for the complete list.