Enrollment
489
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Florence, AL
Hibbett School
Federal NCES profile for Hibbett School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010153001664
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hibbett School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 14
- public schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hibbett School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hibbett School ranks #2 of 14 public schools in Florence, AL.
School address
District: Florence City · Alabama
NCES ID 010153001664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.6%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hibbett School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hibbett School
Hibbett School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Florence, Alabama, enrolling 489 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14:1, Hibbett School is leaner than roughly 90% of Alabama schools and 21% under the state's 17.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.6% lands close to the Alabama typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 489 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 447 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #21, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 245 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 168 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 489 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Florence City also operates Florence High School (1,101 students) and Forest Hills School (906 students) alongside Hibbett School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hibbett School compares
Hibbett School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 8% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 10% in Alabama - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$13,248
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 37.6%
African American 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 12.5%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 37.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Hibbett School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Florence City, which includes Hibbett School.
$13,248
Per student
+6%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.1%
State 41.9%
Federal 12.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hibbett School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Hills School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Florence Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weeden Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlan Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hibbett School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~489 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hibbett School
How many students attend Hibbett School?
Hibbett School has 489 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Florence, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hibbett School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hibbett School is 14:1, 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 Hibbett School?
63.6% of students at Hibbett School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hibbett School?
The largest demographic group at Hibbett School is White at 37.6% of enrollment, in Florence, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hibbett School?
Hibbett School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hibbett School rank among public schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Hibbett School ranks #2 of 14 public schools in Florence, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Florence on the city page.
Is Hibbett School a good school?
Hibbett School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Florence City?
Besides Hibbett School, Florence City also operates Florence High School (1,101 students), Forest Hills School (906 students), and Florence Middle School (663 students). See the Florence City district page for the complete list.
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