- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Camden, AL
J E Hobbs Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J E Hobbs Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010351001344
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J E Hobbs Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Alabama schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 85.4%
- free-lunch eligible
J E Hobbs Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J E Hobbs Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Camden, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
J E Hobbs Elementary School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 010351001344 · Camden, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 15:1 · 85.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilcox Central High School (340 students)
J E Hobbs Elementary School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
J E Hobbs Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
J E Hobbs Elementary School
359 students
- Wilcox Central
Wilcox Central High School
340 students
- F S Ervin Elem
F S Ervin Elementary School
197 students
- Camden School
Camden School of Arts Technology
148 students
- Abc Elementary 103
Abc Elementary
103 students
What this shows J E Hobbs Elementary School reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How J E Hobbs Elementary School compares
J E Hobbs 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 | 15:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.4% | ▲ 45% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 17% in Alabama - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$18,907
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 96.9%
White 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, J E Hobbs Elementary School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wilcox County reports $18,907 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J E Hobbs Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilcox Central High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| F S Ervin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camden School of Arts Technology | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abc Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J E Hobbs Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 103
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about J E Hobbs Elementary School
How many students attend J E Hobbs Elementary School?
J E Hobbs Elementary School has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Camden, AL. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J E Hobbs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J E Hobbs Elementary School is 15:1, which is 15% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% lower 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 J E Hobbs Elementary School?
85.4% of students at J E Hobbs Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J E Hobbs Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J E Hobbs Elementary School is African American at 96.9% of enrollment, in Camden, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J E Hobbs Elementary School?
J E Hobbs Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 J E Hobbs Elementary School rank among public schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, J E Hobbs Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Camden, 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 Wilcox County?
Besides J E Hobbs Elementary School, Wilcox County also operates Wilcox Central High School (340 students), F S Ervin Elementary School (197 students), and Camden School of Arts Technology (148 students). See the Wilcox County district page for the complete list.