- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hokes Bluff, AL
Hokes Bluff Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hokes Bluff Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010138000499
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hokes Bluff Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hokes Bluff · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 56.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hokes Bluff Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hokes Bluff Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hokes Bluff, AL.
School address
District: Etowah County · Alabama
NCES ID 010138000499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Hokes Bluff Elementary School held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 010138000499 · Hokes Bluff, AL Other · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 17.4:1 · 56.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Southside High School (825 students)
Hokes Bluff Elementary School held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hokes Bluff Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southside High
Southside High School
825 students
- John S Jones E
John S Jones Elementary School
745 students
- Rainbow Middle
Rainbow Middle School
634 students
- This school
Hokes Bluff Elementary School
610 students
- Southside Elem
Southside Elementary School
585 students
- Sardis High Sc
Sardis High School
546 students
What this shows Hokes Bluff Elementary School reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hokes Bluff Elementary School compares
Hokes Bluff Elementary 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.1% | ▼ 5% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 50% in Alabama - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$11,215
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 610 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, Hokes Bluff Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Etowah County reports $11,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hokes Bluff Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John S Jones Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sardis High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hokes Bluff Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hokes Bluff Elementary School
How many students attend Hokes Bluff Elementary School?
Hokes Bluff Elementary School has 610 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hokes Bluff, AL. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hokes Bluff Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hokes Bluff Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 11% 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 Hokes Bluff Elementary School?
56.1% of students at Hokes Bluff Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hokes Bluff Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hokes Bluff Elementary School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Hokes Bluff, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hokes Bluff Elementary School?
Hokes Bluff Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Hokes Bluff Elementary School rank among public schools in Hokes Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Hokes Bluff Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hokes Bluff, 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 Etowah County?
Besides Hokes Bluff Elementary School, Etowah County also operates Southside High School (825 students), John S Jones Elementary School (745 students), and Rainbow Middle School (634 students). See the Etowah County district page for the complete list.