- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winfield, AL
Winfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Winfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010354000343
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winfield Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Winfield · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Winfield Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winfield Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Winfield, AL.
School address
District: Winfield City · Alabama
NCES ID 010354000343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Winfield Middle School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.1 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 010354000343 · Winfield, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 18.1:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Winfield Elementary School (499 students)
Winfield Middle School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.1 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Winfield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Winfield Eleme
Winfield Elementary School
499 students
- This school
Winfield Middle School
361 students
- Winfield High
Winfield High School
344 students
What this shows Winfield Middle School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winfield Middle School compares
Winfield Middle 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▼ 11% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 62% in Alabama - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
African American 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Winfield Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winfield City reports $12,974 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winfield High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winfield Middle School
How many students attend Winfield Middle School?
Winfield Middle School has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winfield, AL. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winfield Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winfield Middle School?
52.5% of students at Winfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Winfield Middle School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Winfield, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winfield Middle School?
Winfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Winfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Winfield Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Winfield City also operates Winfield Elementary School (499 students) and Winfield High School (344 students). See the Winfield City district page for the complete list.