Enrollment
648
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hanceville, AL
Hanceville Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hanceville Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010102000414
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanceville Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hanceville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hanceville Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanceville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hanceville, AL.
School address
District: Cullman County · Alabama
NCES ID 010102000414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hanceville Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hanceville Elementary School
Hanceville Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hanceville, Alabama, enrolling 648 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.9:1 is larger than about 90% of Alabama schools and 18% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 70.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 648 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 359 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #222.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 648 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Cullman County also operates Holly Pond Elementary School (634 students) and Fairview Elementary School (601 students) alongside Hanceville 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 Hanceville Elementary School compares
Hanceville 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 19% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 90% in Alabama - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$11,519
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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 648 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Hanceville Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cullman County, which includes Hanceville Elementary School.
$11,519
Per student
-8%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.1%
State 55.5%
Federal 19.5%
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 Hanceville Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Pond Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Point High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cold Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanceville Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~648 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hanceville Elementary School
How many students attend Hanceville Elementary School?
Hanceville Elementary School has 648 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hanceville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanceville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanceville Elementary School is 20.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hanceville Elementary School?
70.0% of students at Hanceville Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanceville Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hanceville Elementary School is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Hanceville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanceville Elementary School?
Hanceville Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Hanceville Elementary School rank among public schools in Hanceville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanceville Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hanceville, 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 Hanceville on the city page.
Is Hanceville Elementary School a good school?
Hanceville Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of 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 Cullman County?
Besides Hanceville Elementary School, Cullman County also operates Holly Pond Elementary School (634 students), Fairview Elementary School (601 students), and West Point High School (591 students). See the Cullman County district page for the complete list.
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