- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hartselle, AL
Hartselle Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Hartselle Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010173002356
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hartselle Intermediate School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Hartselle · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hartselle Intermediate School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hartselle Intermediate School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Hartselle, AL.
School address
District: Hartselle City · Alabama
NCES ID 010173002356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Hartselle Intermediate School held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 010173002356 · Hartselle, AL Elementary · MID · TRAD
522 enr · 16.8:1 · 34.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartselle High School (1,027 students)
Hartselle Intermediate School held near 534 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.7 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hartselle Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartselle High
Hartselle High School
1,027 students
- Crestline Elem
Crestline Elementary School
710 students
- Hartselle Juni
Hartselle Junior High School
553 students
- This school
Hartselle Intermediate School
522 students
- Fe Burleson El
Fe Burleson Elementary School
452 students
- Barkley Bridge
Barkley Bridge Elementary School
419 students
What this shows Hartselle Intermediate School reports 522 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hartselle Intermediate School compares
Hartselle Intermediate 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 41% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 522 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
522
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Alabama - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$12,871
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 522 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
African American 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Hartselle Intermediate School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hartselle City reports $12,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hartselle Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartselle High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crestline Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hartselle Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fe Burleson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barkley Bridge Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hartselle Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~522 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hartselle Intermediate School
How many students attend Hartselle Intermediate School?
Hartselle Intermediate School has 522 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hartselle, AL. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 534 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartselle Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hartselle Intermediate School is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 7% 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 Hartselle Intermediate School?
34.7% of students at Hartselle Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hartselle Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Hartselle Intermediate School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Hartselle, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hartselle Intermediate School?
Hartselle Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Hartselle Intermediate School rank among public schools in Hartselle?
By Resource Investment Index, Hartselle Intermediate School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Hartselle, 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 Hartselle on the city page.
What other schools are in Hartselle City?
Besides Hartselle Intermediate School, Hartselle City also operates Hartselle High School (1,027 students), Crestline Elementary School (710 students), and Hartselle Junior High School (553 students). See the Hartselle City district page for the complete list.