- Enrollment
- 1,377
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hueytown, AL
Hueytown Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Hueytown Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010192000730
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hueytown Primary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hueytown · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hueytown Primary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hueytown Primary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hueytown, AL.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Alabama
NCES ID 010192000730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Hueytown Primary School shrank from 653 students in 2022-23 to 602 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 010192000730 · Hueytown, AL Other · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 17.7:1 · 57.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Claychalkville High School (1,377 students)
Hueytown Primary School shrank from 653 students in 2022-23 to 602 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hueytown Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claychalkville
Claychalkville High School
1,377 students
- Mcadory High S
Mcadory High School
1,259 students
- Hueytown High
Hueytown High School
1,200 students
- Shades Valley
Shades Valley High School
1,094 students
- Gardendale Hig
Gardendale High School
1,076 students
- This school
Hueytown Primary School
601 students
What this shows Hueytown Primary School reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hueytown Primary School compares
Hueytown Primary School is a shrinking 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 | 17.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▼ 3% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 55% in Alabama - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,194
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 601 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 56.1%
White 21.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Hueytown Primary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Jefferson County reports $12,194 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hueytown Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claychalkville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcadory High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hueytown High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shades Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardendale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hueytown Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,259
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,200
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~601 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hueytown Primary School
How many students attend Hueytown Primary School?
Hueytown Primary School has 601 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hueytown, AL. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 602 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hueytown Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hueytown Primary School is 17.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hueytown Primary School?
57.0% of students at Hueytown Primary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hueytown Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Hueytown Primary School is African American at 56.1% of enrollment, in Hueytown, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hueytown Primary School?
Hueytown Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Hueytown Primary School rank among public schools in Hueytown?
By Resource Investment Index, Hueytown Primary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hueytown, 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 Jefferson County?
Besides Hueytown Primary School, Jefferson County also operates Claychalkville High School (1,377 students), Mcadory High School (1,259 students), and Hueytown High School (1,200 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.