- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hazel Green, AL
Hazel Green Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hazel Green Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010222000030
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hazel Green Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hazel Green · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.7:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hazel Green Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hazel Green Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hazel Green, AL.
School address
District: Madison County · Alabama
NCES ID 010222000030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+175 students YoY
Hazel Green Elementary School grew from 738 students in 2022-23 to 913 in 2023-24 (+23.7%).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+175 students YoY 010222000030 · Hazel Green, AL Other · MID · TRAD
963 enr · 24.7:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Sparkman High School (1,770 students)
Hazel Green Elementary School grew from 738 students in 2022-23 to 913 in 2023-24 (+23.7%). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hazel Green Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sparkman High
Sparkman High School
1,770 students
- Hazel Green Hi
Hazel Green High School
1,454 students
- Buckhorn High
Buckhorn High School
1,320 students
- Meridianville
Meridianville Middle School
1,100 students
- Monrovia Middl
Monrovia Middle School
988 students
- This school
Hazel Green Elementary School
963 students
What this shows Hazel Green Elementary School reports 963 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hazel Green Elementary School compares
Hazel Green Elementary School is a growing 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 | 24.7:1 | ▲ 40% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 24% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 963 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
963
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 97% in Alabama - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,905
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 963 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 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 64.2%
African American 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Hazel Green Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison County reports $10,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hazel Green Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hazel Green High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buckhorn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meridianville Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monrovia Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hazel Green Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,454
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~963 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hazel Green Elementary School
How many students attend Hazel Green Elementary School?
Hazel Green Elementary School has 963 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hazel Green, AL. CCD year-over-year: 738 (2022-23) → 913 (2023-24), up 175.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hazel Green Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hazel Green Elementary School is 24.7:1, which is 40% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hazel Green Elementary School?
44.6% of students at Hazel Green Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hazel Green Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hazel Green Elementary School is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Hazel Green, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hazel Green Elementary School?
Hazel Green Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Hazel Green Elementary School rank among public schools in Hazel Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Hazel Green Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hazel Green, 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 Madison County?
Besides Hazel Green Elementary School, Madison County also operates Sparkman High School (1,770 students), Hazel Green High School (1,454 students), and Buckhorn High School (1,320 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.