Enrollment
344
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010354001355
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Winfield · Resource Index
- 33
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winfield High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winfield High School
Winfield High School is a mid-sized high school in Winfield, Alabama, enrolling 344 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 344 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 269 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #160.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Winfield City also operates Winfield Elementary School (499 students) and Winfield Middle School (361 students) alongside Winfield High 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 Winfield High School compares
Winfield High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,961
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winfield City, which includes Winfield High School.
$11,961
Per student
-4%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.4%
State 58.3%
Federal 16.3%
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 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
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high 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 (~344 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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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.
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Winfield on the city page.
Is Winfield High School a good school?
Winfield High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% 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 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.
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