- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 30.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Talladega, AL
Zora Ellis Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Zora Ellis Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010315001208
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zora Ellis Junior High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Talladega · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 88.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Zora Ellis Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zora Ellis Junior High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Talladega, AL.
School address
District: Talladega City · Alabama
NCES ID 010315001208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Zora Ellis Junior High School shrank from 228 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.6 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 010315001208 · Talladega, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 15.2:1 · 88.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Talladega High School (634 students)
Zora Ellis Junior High School shrank from 228 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 15.6 → 13.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Zora Ellis Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Talladega High
Talladega High School
634 students
- C L Salter Ele
C L Salter Elementary School
353 students
- Evelyn D Houst
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School
302 students
- This school 228
Zora Ellis Junior High School
228 students
- Raymond L Youn 174
Raymond L Young Elementary School
174 students
What this shows Zora Ellis Junior High School reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zora Ellis Junior High School compares
Zora Ellis Junior High School 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 | 15.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.2% | ▲ 50% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 19% in Alabama - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.9%
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
$15,560
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 161 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 109.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Talladega City reports $15,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zora Ellis Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talladega High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C L Salter Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evelyn D Houston Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond L Young Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zora Ellis Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zora Ellis Junior High School
How many students attend Zora Ellis Junior High School?
Zora Ellis Junior High School has 228 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Talladega, AL. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zora Ellis Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zora Ellis Junior High School is 15.2:1, which is 14% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% 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 Zora Ellis Junior High School?
88.2% of students at Zora Ellis Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zora Ellis Junior High School?
Zora Ellis Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Zora Ellis Junior High School rank among public schools in Talladega?
By Resource Investment Index, Zora Ellis Junior High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Talladega, 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 Talladega on the city page.
What other schools are in Talladega City?
Besides Zora Ellis Junior High School, Talladega City also operates Talladega High School (634 students), C L Salter Elementary School (353 students), and Evelyn D Houston Elementary School (302 students). See the Talladega City district page for the complete list.