- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Homewood, AL
Hall Kent Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hall Kent Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010176000607
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hall Kent Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Homewood · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hall Kent Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hall Kent Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Homewood, AL.
School address
District: Homewood City · Alabama
NCES ID 010176000607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Hall Kent Elementary School held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 010176000607 · Homewood, AL Other · MID · TRAD
717 enr · 15.3:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Homewood High School (1,333 students)
Hall Kent Elementary School held near 751 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hall Kent Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Homewood High
Homewood High School
1,333 students
- Homewood Middl
Homewood Middle School
1,000 students
- Edgewood Eleme
Edgewood Elementary School
935 students
- This school
Hall Kent Elementary School
717 students
- Shades Cahaba 507
Shades Cahaba Elementary School
507 students
What this shows Hall Kent Elementary School reports 717 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hall Kent Elementary School compares
Hall Kent Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 49% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 19% in Alabama - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,899
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
African American 23.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Hall Kent Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Homewood City reports $14,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hall Kent Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Homewood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgewood Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shades Cahaba Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hall Kent Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,000
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~717 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hall Kent Elementary School
How many students attend Hall Kent Elementary School?
Hall Kent Elementary School has 717 students enrolled. It is a public school in Homewood, AL. CCD year-over-year: 726 (2022-23) → 751 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hall Kent Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hall Kent Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% 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 Hall Kent Elementary School?
30.2% of students at Hall Kent Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hall Kent Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hall Kent Elementary School is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Homewood, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hall Kent Elementary School?
Hall Kent Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Hall Kent Elementary School rank among public schools in Homewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Hall Kent Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Homewood, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Homewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Homewood City?
Besides Hall Kent Elementary School, Homewood City also operates Homewood High School (1,333 students), Homewood Middle School (1,000 students), and Edgewood Elementary School (935 students). See the Homewood City district page for the complete list.