Enrollment
522
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.7%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hartselle Intermediate School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hartselle Intermediate School
Hartselle Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Hartselle, Alabama, enrolling 522 students.
At 16.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 34.7% free-meal eligibility runs 41% below the Alabama average.
With 522 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 220 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #81.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 522 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Hartselle City also operates Hartselle High School (1,027 students) and Crestline Elementary School (710 students) alongside Hartselle Intermediate 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 Hartselle Intermediate School compares
Hartselle Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,744
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hartselle City, which includes Hartselle Intermediate School.
$11,744
Per student
-6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 56.3%
Federal 10.8%
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 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
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
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 (~522 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hartselle Intermediate School a good school?
Hartselle Intermediate School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 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.
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