Enrollment
440
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Enterprise, AL
Harrand Creek Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harrand Creek Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010132001719
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrand Creek Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Enterprise · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrand Creek Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrand Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Enterprise, AL.
School address
District: Enterprise City · Alabama
NCES ID 010132001719 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harrand Creek Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harrand Creek Elementary School
Harrand Creek Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Enterprise, Alabama, enrolling 440 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 440 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 393 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #134.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 440 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Enterprise's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hillcrest Elementary School (753 students): Harrand Creek Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.1:1 vs 17.9:1).
Enterprise City also operates Enterprise High School (2,177 students) and Hillcrest Elementary School (753 students) alongside Harrand Creek 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 Harrand Creek Elementary School compares
Harrand Creek 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 24% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 74% in Alabama - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,045
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 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%
White 30.7%
African American 23.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Harrand Creek 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 Enterprise City, which includes Harrand Creek Elementary School.
$11,045
Per student
-12%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 58.3%
Federal 16.2%
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 Harrand Creek Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holly Hill Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookwood Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coppinville School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrand Creek Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,177
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar elementary schools in Enterprise
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Standard public school
753 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Holly Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
666 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Rucker Boulevard Elementary School
Standard public school
517 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Pinedale Elementary School
Standard public school
350 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~440 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Harrand Creek Elementary School
How many students attend Harrand Creek Elementary School?
Harrand Creek Elementary School has 440 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Enterprise, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrand Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrand Creek Elementary School is 19.1:1, 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 Harrand Creek Elementary School?
72.9% of students at Harrand Creek Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrand Creek Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harrand Creek Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.6% of enrollment, in Enterprise, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrand Creek Elementary School?
Harrand Creek Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Harrand Creek Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Enterprise?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrand Creek Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Enterprise, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Enterprise on the city page.
Is Harrand Creek Elementary School a good school?
Harrand Creek Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 Enterprise City?
Besides Harrand Creek Elementary School, Enterprise City also operates Enterprise High School (2,177 students), Hillcrest Elementary School (753 students), and Holly Hill Elementary School (666 students). See the Enterprise City district page for the complete list.
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