- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hayden, AL
Hayden Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hayden Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010042001870
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayden Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Hayden · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayden Middle School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayden Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Hayden, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Hayden Middle School shrank from 550 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 010042001870 · Hayden, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 18.2:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeastern School (822 students)
Hayden Middle School shrank from 550 students in 2022-23 to 507 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hayden Middle 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
Hayden Middle School
437 students
What this shows Hayden Middle School reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hayden Middle School compares
Hayden Middle 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▼ 33% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Alabama - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.6%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 94.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, Hayden Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hayden High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Appalachian School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blountsville Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Susan Moore Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayden Middle 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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hayden Middle School
How many students attend Hayden Middle School?
Hayden Middle School has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hayden, AL. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayden Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayden Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hayden Middle School?
39.3% of students at Hayden Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayden Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hayden Middle School is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Hayden, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayden Middle School?
Hayden Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Hayden?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayden Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle 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.