- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leighton, AL
Hatton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hatton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010084000336
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hatton Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Leighton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hatton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hatton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Leighton, AL.
School address
District: Colbert County · Alabama
NCES ID 010084000336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Hatton Elementary School held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 010084000336 · Leighton, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 13.9:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Colbert Heights Elementary School (486 students)
Hatton Elementary School held near 234 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hatton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colbert Height
Colbert Heights Elementary School
486 students
- Colbert Height
Colbert Heights High School
467 students
- Colbert County
Colbert County High School
438 students
- Leighton Eleme
Leighton Elementary School
355 students
- This school
Hatton Elementary School
236 students
- Cherokee Eleme
Cherokee Elementary School
226 students
What this shows Hatton Elementary School reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hatton Elementary School compares
Hatton Elementary 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 15% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 9% in Alabama - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$15,018
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.1%
African American 20.3%
Two or More 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Hatton Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colbert County reports $15,018 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hatton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colbert Heights Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colbert Heights High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colbert County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leighton Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hatton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Leighton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hatton Elementary School
How many students attend Hatton Elementary School?
Hatton Elementary School has 236 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leighton, AL. CCD year-over-year: 242 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hatton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hatton Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% lower 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 Hatton Elementary School?
67.8% of students at Hatton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hatton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hatton Elementary School is White at 66.1% of enrollment, in Leighton, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hatton Elementary School?
Hatton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Hatton Elementary School rank among schools in Leighton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hatton Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Leighton, 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 Colbert County?
Besides Hatton Elementary School, Colbert County also operates Colbert Heights Elementary School (486 students), Colbert Heights High School (467 students), and Colbert County High School (438 students). See the Colbert County district page for the complete list.