- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hayden, AL
Hayden Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hayden Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010042000101
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayden Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hayden · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayden Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayden Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hayden, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Hayden Elementary School shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 010042000101 · Hayden, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 17.5:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeastern School (822 students)
Hayden Elementary School shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hayden Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southeastern S
Southeastern School
822 students
- Hayden High Sc
Hayden High School
798 students
- Appalachian S
Appalachian School
699 students
- Blountsville E
Blountsville Elementary School
648 students
- Susan Moore El
Susan Moore Elementary School
582 students
- This school 298
Hayden Elementary School
298 students
What this shows Hayden Elementary School reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hayden Elementary School compares
Hayden Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 25% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 52% in Alabama - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,462
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Hayden Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blount County reports $11,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hayden Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayden High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Appalachian School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blountsville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan Moore Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayden Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Hayden
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hayden Elementary School
How many students attend Hayden Elementary School?
Hayden Elementary School has 298 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hayden, AL. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayden Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayden Elementary School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% 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 Hayden Elementary School?
44.0% of students at Hayden Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayden Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hayden Elementary School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Hayden, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayden Elementary School?
Hayden Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Hayden Elementary School rank among public schools in Hayden?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayden Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hayden, 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 Blount County?
Besides Hayden Elementary School, Blount County also operates Southeastern School (822 students), Hayden High School (798 students), and Appalachian School (699 students). See the Blount County district page for the complete list.