At a glance
Reported students
664
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47.57
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
08–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama other enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 93 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
428
Austin Junior High School: 664 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
14:1 reported; state peer median 16.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 742
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47.83
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about Austin Junior High School
Austin Junior High School is a public combined / other school serving grades 08–09 in Decatur. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Decatur City. NCES reports 664 students for 2024–25.
Among 93 combined / other schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 513 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, below the Alabama median of 16.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (38.6%) and Black (29.7%). English learners represent 11.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Austin Junior High School
- 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.57 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.05
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.05
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White25.6%
- Hispanic38.6%
- Black29.7%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial4.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Decatur City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Long Term Case
Other · Grades KG–12
Enrollment not reported
BEST Academy
Other · Grades PK–PK
Enrollment not reported
Austin Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–07
727 reported students
Decatur Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
818 reported students
Oak Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
481 reported students
BanksCaddell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
477 reported students
Public schools near Austin Junior High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Technical Center High · Decatur City | 09–12 | — | under 0.1 mi |
| Career Academies of Decatur High · Decatur City | 09–12 | 269 | under 0.1 mi |
| Woodmeade Elementary School Elementary · Decatur City | PK–05 | 361 | 0.5 mi |
| Austinville Elementary School Elementary · Decatur City | PK–05 | 463 | 1 mi |
| West Decatur Elementary School Elementary · Decatur City | PK–05 | 407 | 1.4 mi |
| Long Term Case Other · Decatur City | KG–12 | — | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Austin Junior High School
What grades does Austin Junior High School serve?
Austin Junior High School reports grades 08–09 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Decatur City.
How many students attend Austin Junior High School?
Austin Junior High School reported 664 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 93 Alabama combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 742 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Austin Junior High School?
The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 664 students and 47.57 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 16.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Austin Junior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Austin Junior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Decatur City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Austin Junior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Austin Junior High School in?
Austin Junior High School is part of Decatur City, based in Decatur, AL, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Austin Junior High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Career Technical Center (under 0.1 mi), Career Academies of Decatur (under 0.1 mi), Woodmeade Elementary School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.