- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hayden, AL
Hayden Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Hayden Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010042000207
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hayden Primary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Alabama schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hayden · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hayden Primary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hayden Primary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hayden, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Hayden Primary School held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 010042000207 · Hayden, AL Other · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 16.1:1 · 43.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeastern School (822 students)
Hayden Primary School held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hayden Primary 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 Primary School
530 students
What this shows Hayden Primary School reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hayden Primary School compares
Hayden Primary 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▼ 26% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 30% in Alabama - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Hayden Primary 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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hayden High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Appalachian School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blountsville Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan Moore Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hayden Primary 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 other schools in Hayden
1 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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hayden Primary School
How many students attend Hayden Primary School?
Hayden Primary School has 530 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hayden, AL. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hayden Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hayden Primary School is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% 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 Primary School?
43.6% of students at Hayden Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hayden Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Hayden Primary School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Hayden, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hayden Primary School?
Hayden Primary 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 Primary School rank among public schools in Hayden?
By Resource Investment Index, Hayden Primary 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 Primary 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.