District overview
At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
161
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Open schools
1
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
20.1:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$42,797
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$18,278
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
District interpretation
What the numbers say about Alabama Aerospace and Aviation
Alabama Aerospace and Aviation operates 1 current public-school records serving grades KG–12 in Bessemer, Alabama. NCES reports 161 students and 8 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
By reported enrollment, the district ranks 153 of 154 Alabama districts with data. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $42,797 in current expenditure per pupil and $18,278 per pupil assigned to instruction. This places reported current spending 1 of 147 districts in Alabama. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and district responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Student context
Needs schools plan for
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- Not reported
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $3,381,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Alabama Aerospace and Aviation location
Bessemer, Alabama · 33.3973, -86.9569. This is the NCES EDGE district-office point, not an attendance boundary.
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.1%
- Hispanic7.5%
- Black78.3%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
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| School | Level | Grades | Students | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School Charter | High | 09–12 | 161 | 20.1:1 |