- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hanceville, AL
Hanceville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hanceville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010102000420
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hanceville Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hanceville · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Hanceville Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hanceville Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hanceville, AL.
School address
District: Cullman County · Alabama
NCES ID 010102000420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Hanceville Middle School grew from 304 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 010102000420 · Hanceville, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 16.7:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanceville Elementary School (648 students)
Hanceville Middle School grew from 304 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hanceville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hanceville Ele
Hanceville Elementary School
648 students
- Holly Pond Ele
Holly Pond Elementary School
634 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary School
601 students
- West Point Hig
West Point High School
591 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
512 students
- This school
Hanceville Middle School
284 students
What this shows Hanceville Middle School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hanceville Middle School compares
Hanceville Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 18% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Alabama - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$11,821
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 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 3.9%
Largest group: White at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Hanceville Middle School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cullman County reports $11,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hanceville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanceville Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holly Pond Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Point High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hanceville Middle 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
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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hanceville Middle School
How many students attend Hanceville Middle School?
Hanceville Middle School has 284 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hanceville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hanceville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hanceville Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% higher 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 Hanceville Middle School?
69.4% of students at Hanceville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hanceville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hanceville Middle School is White at 72.5% of enrollment, in Hanceville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hanceville Middle School?
Hanceville Middle 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 Hanceville Middle School rank among public schools in Hanceville?
By Resource Investment Index, Hanceville Middle School ranks #1 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.
What other schools are in Cullman County?
Besides Hanceville Middle School, Cullman County also operates Hanceville Elementary School (648 students), Holly Pond Elementary School (634 students), and Fairview Elementary School (601 students). See the Cullman County district page for the complete list.