Enrollment
383
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lanett, AL
Huguley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Huguley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010060000260
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 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
Huguley Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Lanett · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Huguley Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huguley Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lanett, AL.
School address
District: Chambers County · Alabama
NCES ID 010060000260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.8%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Huguley Elementary School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Huguley Elementary School
Huguley Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lanett, Alabama, enrolling 383 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 383 puts it in the smaller third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 354 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #120.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and African American (29%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 766 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lanett's public schools, it stands alongside W O Lance Elementary (564 students): Huguley Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 16.6:1).
Chambers County also operates Valley High School (692 students) and Fairfax Elementary School (689 students) alongside Huguley Elementary 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 Huguley Elementary School compares
Huguley Elementary 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 12% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Alabama - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$12,053
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 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 60.3%
African American 29.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Huguley Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chambers County, which includes Huguley Elementary School.
$12,053
Per student
-4%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.0%
State 55.7%
Federal 21.2%
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 Huguley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairfax Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W F Burns Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Eastside Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huguley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Lanett
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~383 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Huguley Elementary School
How many students attend Huguley Elementary School?
Huguley Elementary School has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lanett, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huguley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Huguley Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 6% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 6% 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 Huguley Elementary School?
51.8% of students at Huguley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huguley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Huguley Elementary School is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in Lanett, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huguley Elementary School?
Huguley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Huguley Elementary School rank among public schools in Lanett?
By Resource Investment Index, Huguley Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lanett, 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 Lanett on the city page.
Is Huguley Elementary School a good school?
Huguley Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. 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 Chambers County?
Besides Huguley Elementary School, Chambers County also operates Valley High School (692 students), Fairfax Elementary School (689 students), and W F Burns Middle School (545 students). See the Chambers County district page for the complete list.
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