- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hampton Cove, AL
Hampton Cove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hampton Cove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010180000533
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hampton Cove Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Alabama schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 8.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 711
- students enrolled
Hampton Cove Elementary has class sizes larger than 76% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Huntsville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010180000533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Hampton Cove Elementary held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 010180000533 · Hampton Cove, AL Other · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 19.2:1 · 8.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students)
Hampton Cove Elementary held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.7 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hampton Cove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virgil Grissom
Virgil Grissom High School
1,847 students
- Huntsville Hig
Huntsville High School
1,807 students
- Providence Ele
Providence Elementary
1,152 students
- Goldsmithschif
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary
935 students
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
916 students
- This school 711
Hampton Cove Elementary
711 students
What this shows Hampton Cove Elementary reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hampton Cove Elementary compares
Hampton Cove Elementary 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.3% | ▼ 86% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 76% in Alabama - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,146
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 711 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 3.7%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Hampton Cove Elementary is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Huntsville City reports $13,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hampton Cove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil Grissom High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huntsville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Providence Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goldsmithschiffman Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hampton Cove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~711 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hampton Cove Elementary
How many students attend Hampton Cove Elementary?
Hampton Cove Elementary has 711 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hampton Cove, AL. CCD year-over-year: 684 (2022-23) → 699 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampton Cove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampton Cove Elementary is 19.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hampton Cove Elementary?
8.3% of students at Hampton Cove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hampton Cove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hampton Cove Elementary is White at 81.2% of enrollment, in Hampton Cove, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hampton Cove Elementary?
Hampton Cove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Huntsville City?
Besides Hampton Cove Elementary, Huntsville City also operates Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students), Huntsville High School (1,807 students), and Providence Elementary (1,152 students). See the Huntsville City district page for the complete list.