At a glance
Reported students
513
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–09
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama other enrollment
51st percentile
Compared with 93 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
513
Central Freshman Academy: 513 reported students.
State peer staffing position
41st percentile
16.2:1 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
- 581
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.8:1
What the reported data says about Central Freshman Academy
Central Freshman Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades 09–09 in Phenix City. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Phenix City. NCES reports 513 students for 2024–25.
Among 93 combined / other schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 513 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 51st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, close to 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 Black (65.5%) and White (19.5%). English learners represent 2.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.4%. 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, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Central Freshman Academy
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.75 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 1.5 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
- 2.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.5%
- Hispanic9.9%
- Black65.5%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
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
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 Phenix City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Success Academy
Other · Grades PK–12
Enrollment not reported
South Girard School
Middle · Grades 08–08
501 reported students
Sherwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
493 reported students
Lakewood Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
466 reported students
Westview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
563 reported students
Lakewood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
455 reported students