- Enrollment
- 1,607
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Northport, AL
Huntington Place Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Huntington Place Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010339001633
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huntington Place Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Northport · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Huntington Place Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huntington Place Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Northport, AL.
School address
District: Tuscaloosa County · Alabama
NCES ID 010339001633 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Huntington Place Elementary School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 010339001633 · Northport, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 23.6:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students)
Huntington Place Elementary School held near 341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Huntington Place Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tuscaloosa Cou
Tuscaloosa County High School
1,607 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
1,434 students
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
1,076 students
- Lake View Elem
Lake View Elementary School
744 students
- Walker Element
Walker Elementary School
743 students
- This school 377
Huntington Place Elementary School
377 students
What this shows Huntington Place Elementary School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huntington Place Elementary School compares
Huntington Place 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 50% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 96% in Alabama - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,564
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 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.4%
African American 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Huntington Place Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tuscaloosa County reports $11,564 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Huntington Place Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookwood High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake View Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walker Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huntington Place Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Northport
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Huntington Place Elementary School
How many students attend Huntington Place Elementary School?
Huntington Place Elementary School has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Northport, AL. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntington Place Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntington Place Elementary School is 23.6:1, which is 33% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Huntington Place Elementary School?
29.4% of students at Huntington Place Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huntington Place Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Huntington Place Elementary School is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Northport, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huntington Place Elementary School?
Huntington Place Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Huntington Place Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Northport?
By Resource Investment Index, Huntington Place Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Northport, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Northport on the city page.
What other schools are in Tuscaloosa County?
Besides Huntington Place Elementary School, Tuscaloosa County also operates Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students), Hillcrest High School (1,434 students), and Brookwood High School (1,076 students). See the Tuscaloosa County district page for the complete list.