- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Hibbett School held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 010153001664 · Florence, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 14:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Florence High School (1,101 students)
Hibbett School held near 576 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.3 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hibbett School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florence High
Florence High School
1,101 students
- Forest Hills S
Forest Hills School
906 students
- Florence Middl
Florence Middle School
663 students
- This school
Hibbett School
489 students
- Weeden Element
Weeden Elementary School
477 students
- Harlan Element 426
Harlan Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Hibbett School reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hibbett School compares
Hibbett 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,378
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Florence City reports $14,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~489 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 576 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.