Enrollment
717
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hall Kent Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hall Kent Elementary School
Hall Kent Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Homewood, Alabama, enrolling 717 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 30.2% free-meal eligibility runs 49% below the Alabama average.
Enrollment of 717 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 175 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 478 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Homewood City also operates Homewood High School (1,333 students) and Homewood Middle School (1,000 students) alongside Hall Kent Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hall Kent Elementary School compares
Hall Kent Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,312
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Homewood City, which includes Hall Kent Elementary School.
$14,312
Per student
+15%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.1%
State 34.3%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~717 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hall Kent Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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