At a glance
Reported students
648
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.09
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
379
Hanceville Elementary School: 648 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
18.5:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 591
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.5:1
What the reported data says about Hanceville Elementary School
Hanceville Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Hanceville. It is one of 30 current school records connected to Cullman County. NCES reports 648 students for 2024–25.
Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, close to the Alabama median of 16.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (76.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.4%). English learners represent 3.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 30.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hanceville Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.09 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 30.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.5%
- Hispanic13.4%
- Black2.5%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cullman County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Holly Pond Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
634 reported students
Fairview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
601 reported students
Cold Springs Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
500 reported students
West Point Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
496 reported students
Vinemont Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
487 reported students
Good Hope Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
401 reported students
Public schools near Hanceville Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welti Elementary School Elementary · Cullman County | PK–01 | 218 | 5.8 mi |
| Good Hope Elementary School Elementary · Cullman County | 03–05 | 393 | 7.4 mi |
| Good Hope Primary School Elementary · Cullman County | PK–02 | 401 | 7.5 mi |
| East Elementary School Elementary · Cullman City | 03–06 | 466 | 8.9 mi |
| West Elementary School Elementary · Cullman City | 03–06 | 490 | 9.5 mi |
| Cullman City Primary School Elementary · Cullman City | PK–02 | 782 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hanceville Elementary School
What grades does Hanceville Elementary School serve?
Hanceville Elementary School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cullman County.
How many students attend Hanceville Elementary School?
Hanceville Elementary School reported 648 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 696 Alabama elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 591 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hanceville Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 18.5:1, based on 648 students and 35.09 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 16.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hanceville Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hanceville Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cullman County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hanceville Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hanceville Elementary School in?
Hanceville Elementary School is part of Cullman County, based in Cullman, AL, which operates 30 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hanceville Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Welti Elementary School (5.8 mi), Good Hope Elementary School (7.4 mi), Good Hope Primary School (7.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.