Hatton Elementary School ranked #598 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #688 in 2022 but showing a decline from #347 in 2010, reflecting fluctuating overall performance trends for this Alabama elementary school.
Math proficiency was 30–34% in 2023, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 35–39%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 21–39%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was 234 students in grades PK–6 with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1; 68% of students qualified for free lunch, indicating a high percentage of socioeconomically disadvantaged families.
Minority enrollment was 35%, with Black students representing 23% and Hispanic students nearly 4% of the student body, showing demographic diversity in this Colbert County school.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 90% in 2023 compared to the state average of 88%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Leighton area residents enjoy a 10-12 minute drive to school, with an average distance of 4.5 miles and a maximum of 7.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hatton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hatton Elementary School's student population of 236 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Hatton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hatton Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#598 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
20%
31%
White
66%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Colbert County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hatton Elementary School's ranking?
Hatton Elementary School is ranked #598 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Hatton Elementary School often compared to?
Hatton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leighton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Hatton Elementary School?
236 students attend Hatton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hatton Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hatton Elementary School?
Hatton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hatton Elementary School offer ?
Hatton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hatton Elementary School part of?
Hatton Elementary School is part of Colbert County School District.
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