At a glance
Reported students
252
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama middle enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 262 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
339.5
Litchfield Middle School: 252 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
16.3:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. 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
- 256
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
What the reported data says about Litchfield Middle School
Litchfield Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Gadsden. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Gadsden City. NCES reports 252 students for 2024–25.
Among 262 middle schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 449.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the Alabama median of 18:1 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 Black (59.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%). English learners represent 21.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Litchfield Middle School
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 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
- 21.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.9%
- Hispanic31%
- Black59.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
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
Gifted and talented
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 Gadsden City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sansom Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
339 reported students
Gadsden Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
438 reported students
Mitchell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
262 reported students
Donehoo Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
225 reported students
Walnut Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
218 reported students
Thompson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
288 reported students
Public schools near Litchfield Middle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden Middle School Middle · Gadsden City | 06–08 | 438 | 2.6 mi |
| Glencoe Middle School Middle · Etowah County | 05–08 | 272 | 2.9 mi |
| Sansom Middle School Middle · Gadsden City | 06–08 | 339 | 4.4 mi |
| Hokes Bluff Middle School Middle · Etowah County | 06–08 | 253 | 5.5 mi |
| Rainbow Middle School Middle · Etowah County | 06–08 | 634 | 6.7 mi |
| Etowah Middle School Middle · Attalla City | 06–08 | 342 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Litchfield Middle School
What grades does Litchfield Middle School serve?
Litchfield Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Gadsden City.
How many students attend Litchfield Middle School?
Litchfield Middle School reported 252 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 262 Alabama middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 256 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Litchfield Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 252 students and 15.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Litchfield Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Litchfield Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Gadsden City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Litchfield Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.2% 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 Litchfield Middle School in?
Litchfield Middle School is part of Gadsden City, based in Gadsden, AL, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Litchfield Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gadsden Middle School (2.6 mi), Glencoe Middle School (2.9 mi), Sansom Middle School (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.