- Enrollment
- 3,015
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Douglasville, GA
Hal Hutchens Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hal Hutchens Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130402003827
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hal Hutchens Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Georgia schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Douglasville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hal Hutchens Elementary has class sizes smaller than 74% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hal Hutchens Elementary ranks #6 of 7 schools in Douglasville, GA.
School address
District: Paulding County · Georgia
NCES ID 130402003827 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Hal Hutchens Elementary held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 49.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 130402003827 · Douglasville, GA Other · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 12.5:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: North Paulding High School (3,015 students)
Hal Hutchens Elementary held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 49.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Hal Hutchens Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Paulding
North Paulding High School
3,015 students
- Paulding Count
Paulding County High School
2,099 students
- East Paulding
East Paulding High School
1,985 students
- South Paulding
South Paulding High School
1,881 students
- Hiram High Sch
Hiram High School
1,460 students
- This school 613
Hal Hutchens Elementary
613 students
What this shows Hal Hutchens Elementary reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hal Hutchens Elementary compares
Hal Hutchens Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 21% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in Georgia - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,037
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 613 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.4%
White 31.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Hal Hutchens Elementary is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Paulding County reports $13,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hal Hutchens Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Paulding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paulding County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Paulding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Paulding High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiram High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hal Hutchens Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,099
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Douglasville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
New Manchester Elementary School
Standard public school
818 students 17:1 students per teacher
Connie Dugan Elementary School
Standard public school
647 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Holly Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
473 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Mount Carmel Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Burnett Elementary School
Standard public school
380 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Youth Villages at Inner Harbour
Standard public school
46 students 3.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hal Hutchens Elementary
How many students attend Hal Hutchens Elementary?
Hal Hutchens Elementary has 613 students enrolled. It is a public school in Douglasville, GA. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 643 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hal Hutchens Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hal Hutchens Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 13% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 20% lower 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 Hal Hutchens Elementary?
47.9% of students at Hal Hutchens Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hal Hutchens Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hal Hutchens Elementary is African American at 42.4% of enrollment, in Douglasville, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hal Hutchens Elementary?
Hal Hutchens Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Hal Hutchens Elementary rank among schools in Douglasville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hal Hutchens Elementary ranks #6 of 7 schools in Douglasville, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Douglasville on the city page.
What other schools are in Paulding County?
Besides Hal Hutchens Elementary, Paulding County also operates North Paulding High School (3,015 students), Paulding County High School (2,099 students), and East Paulding High School (1,985 students). See the Paulding County district page for the complete list.