- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Livingston, AL
York West End Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for York West End Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010309001195
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
York West End Junior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Alabama.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Livingston · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
York West End Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, York West End Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Livingston, AL.
School address
District: Sumter County · Alabama
NCES ID 010309001195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
York West End Junior High School grew from 187 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (+28.9%).
Teacher FTE held 12.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 010309001195 · Livingston, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
159 enr · 13.3:1 · 86.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumter Central High School (526 students)
York West End Junior High School grew from 187 students in 2022-23 to 241 in 2023-24 (+28.9%). Teacher FTE held 12.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
York West End Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumter Central
Sumter Central High School
526 students
- Livingston Jun
Livingston Junior High School
216 students
- This school 159
York West End Junior High School
159 students
- Kinterbish Jun 114
Kinterbish Junior High School
114 students
What this shows York West End Junior High School reports 159 students on the CCD universe file.
How York West End Junior High School compares
York West End Junior High 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 47% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 7% in Alabama - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.1%
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
$19,216
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 159 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: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 97.5%
Two or More 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, York West End Junior High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Sumter County reports $19,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How York West End Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Livingston Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kinterbish Junior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to York West End Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar other schools in Livingston
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~159 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about York West End Junior High School
How many students attend York West End Junior High School?
York West End Junior High School has 159 students enrolled. It is a public school in Livingston, AL. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at York West End Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at York West End Junior High School is 13.3:1, which is 25% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 15% 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 York West End Junior High School?
86.6% of students at York West End Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of York West End Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at York West End Junior High School is African American at 97.5% of enrollment, in Livingston, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for York West End Junior High School?
York West End Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 York West End Junior High School rank among schools in Livingston?
By Resource Investment Index, York West End Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Livingston, 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 Sumter County?
Besides York West End Junior High School, Sumter County also operates Sumter Central High School (526 students), Livingston Junior High School (216 students), and Kinterbish Junior High School (114 students). See the Sumter County district page for the complete list.