- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valley, AL
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010060000268
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Valley · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Valley, AL.
School address
District: Chambers County · Alabama
NCES ID 010060000268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary shrank from 241 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (-10.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 010060000268 · Valley, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 16.6:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley High School (692 students)
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary shrank from 241 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (-10.0%). Teacher FTE lost 14.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley High Sc
Valley High School
692 students
- Fairfax Elemen
Fairfax Elementary School
689 students
- W F Burns Midd
W F Burns Middle School
545 students
- Huguley Elemen
Huguley Elementary School
383 students
- Lafayette East
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School
311 students
- This school 232
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary
232 students
What this shows Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary compares
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 29% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in Alabama - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,105
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.5%
African American 33.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 37.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Chambers County reports $13,105 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfax Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W F Burns Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huguley Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Eastside Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Valley
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~232 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary
How many students attend Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary?
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary has 232 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valley, AL. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary?
41.5% of students at Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary is White at 37.5% of enrollment, in Valley, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary?
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary rank among schools in Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Valley, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Chambers County?
Besides Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary, Chambers County also operates Valley High School (692 students), Fairfax Elementary School (689 students), and W F Burns Middle School (545 students). See the Chambers County district page for the complete list.