- Enrollment
- 2,271
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mobile, AL
Hutchens Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hutchens Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010237001414
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hutchens Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #24 of 34
- schools in Mobile · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 27.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hutchens Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchens Elementary School ranks #24 of 34 schools in Mobile, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Hutchens Elementary School held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 010237001414 · Mobile, AL Other · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 16.8:1 · 27.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Baker High School (2,271 students)
Hutchens Elementary School held near 584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Hutchens Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baker High Sch
Baker High School
2,271 students
- Mary G Montgom
Mary G Montgomery High School
1,888 students
- Alma Bryant Hi
Alma Bryant High School
1,624 students
- Wp Davidson Hi
Wp Davidson High School
1,470 students
- Bernice J Caus
Bernice J Causey Middle School
1,339 students
- This school 539
Hutchens Elementary School
539 students
What this shows Hutchens Elementary School reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hutchens Elementary School compares
Hutchens 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.8% | ▼ 53% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Alabama - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$13,245
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 539 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.6%
African American 17.3%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Hutchens Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Mobile County reports $13,245 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hutchens Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alma Bryant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wp Davidson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hutchens Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,624
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Mobile
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Er Dickson Elementary School
Standard public school
967 students 19:1 students per teacher
Lillie B Williamson High School
Standard public school
889 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Olive J Dodge Elementary School
Standard public school
862 students 18:1 students per teacher
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary
Standard public school
806 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Orourke Elementary School
Standard public school
799 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Elsie Collier Elementary School
Standard public school
731 students 17:1 students per teacher
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 (~539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hutchens Elementary School
How many students attend Hutchens Elementary School?
Hutchens Elementary School has 539 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mobile, AL. CCD year-over-year: 583 (2022-23) → 584 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hutchens Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hutchens Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 7% 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 Hutchens Elementary School?
27.8% of students at Hutchens Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hutchens Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hutchens Elementary School is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Mobile, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hutchens Elementary School?
Hutchens Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Hutchens Elementary School rank among schools in Mobile?
By Resource Investment Index, Hutchens Elementary School ranks #24 of 34 schools in Mobile, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mobile on the city page.
What other schools are in Mobile County?
Besides Hutchens Elementary School, Mobile County also operates Baker High School (2,271 students), Mary G Montgomery High School (1,888 students), and Alma Bryant High School (1,624 students). See the Mobile County district page for the complete list.