- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Holly Pond, AL
Holly Pond Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Holly Pond Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010102000440
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Holly Pond Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Alabama schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 634
- students enrolled
Holly Pond Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Cullman County · Alabama
NCES ID 010102000440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Holly Pond Elementary School held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 010102000440 · Holly Pond, AL Other · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 21.1:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hanceville Elementary School (648 students)
Holly Pond Elementary School held near 597 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Holly Pond Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hanceville Ele
Hanceville Elementary School
648 students
- This school
Holly Pond Elementary School
634 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary School
601 students
- West Point Hig
West Point High School
591 students
- Fairview High
Fairview High School
512 students
- Cold Springs E
Cold Springs Elementary School
500 students
What this shows Holly Pond Elementary School reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How Holly Pond Elementary School compares
Holly Pond 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 7% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 91% in Alabama - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,821
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 634 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Holly Pond Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cullman County reports $11,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Holly Pond Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanceville Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Point High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cold Springs Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Holly Pond Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~634 students)
Frequently asked questions about Holly Pond Elementary School
How many students attend Holly Pond Elementary School?
Holly Pond Elementary School has 634 students enrolled. It is a public school in Holly Pond, AL. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 597 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holly Pond Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holly Pond Elementary School is 21.1:1, which is 19% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Holly Pond Elementary School?
62.8% of students at Holly Pond Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Holly Pond Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Holly Pond Elementary School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Holly Pond, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Holly Pond Elementary School?
Holly Pond Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in Cullman County?
Besides Holly Pond Elementary School, Cullman County also operates Hanceville Elementary School (648 students), Fairview Elementary School (601 students), and West Point High School (591 students). See the Cullman County district page for the complete list.