- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hampton Cove, AL
Hampton Cove Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hampton Cove Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010180002093
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hampton Cove Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Alabama schools.
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 785
- students enrolled
Hampton Cove Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Huntsville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010180002093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Hampton Cove Middle School held near 732 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 010180002093 · Hampton Cove, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
785 enr · 22.4:1 · 9.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students)
Hampton Cove Middle School held near 732 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hampton Cove Middle School 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
Hampton Cove Middle School
785 students
What this shows Hampton Cove Middle School reports 785 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hampton Cove Middle School compares
Hampton Cove Middle 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 83% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 785 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
785
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 95% in Alabama - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$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 785 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 4.6%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Hampton Cove Middle School 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil Grissom High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Huntsville High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Providence Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goldsmithschiffman Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hampton Cove Middle School'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 middle 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 (~785 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hampton Cove Middle School
How many students attend Hampton Cove Middle School?
Hampton Cove Middle School has 785 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hampton Cove, AL. CCD year-over-year: 735 (2022-23) → 732 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampton Cove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampton Cove Middle School is 22.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hampton Cove Middle School?
9.9% of students at Hampton Cove Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hampton Cove Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hampton Cove Middle School is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Hampton Cove, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hampton Cove Middle School?
Hampton Cove Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Middle School, 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.