ALPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Ruhuma Junior High School — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Fort Payne, Alabama|DeKalb County
Fort Payne, AL 35967
School Profile
Grades
PK–8
Enrollment
163
Student:Teacher
13.6:1
Locale
Rural
District
DeKalb CountyEcon. Disadvantaged
79.8%
Phone
(256)845-3377School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
40-44%
Math Proficiency
10-14%
Chronic Absenteeism
22.9%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
7 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Near average in ALTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
150
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
13.5
100% fully certified
Counselors
0.5
Social Workers
0.2
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,528
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,028
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$15,477
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 24%State 60%Local 17%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
33.7%
Below 150% poverty line
3.9%
Unemployment rate
14.6%
Uninsured residents
22.4%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
1,160
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,111
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
516 (46%)
Speech/Language Impairment
237 (21%)
Other Health Impairment
96 (9%)
Autism
57 (5%)
Intellectual Disability
57 (5%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
175
Current enrollment
Stable(-2% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Ruhuma Junior High School
Ruhuma Junior High School currently enrolls 163 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under DeKalb County in AL.
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