Hatton Elementary School

Summary:

Hatton Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Town Creek, Alabama, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 439. The school is part of the Lawrence County School District, which is ranked 91 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hatton Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Native American students (10.71%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Speake, East Lawrence Elementary, and Mount Hope. While the school generally outperforms the Lawrence County and Alabama averages in English/Language Arts assessments, it underperforms in Mathematics and Science. Additionally, Hatton Elementary has a high percentage of students (over 50%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage.

Hatton Elementary's ranking has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 114 to 420 out of 680-695 Alabama elementary schools, with a 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests potential areas for improvement and collaboration with other schools in the district. The school's higher student-teacher ratio (19.9) compared to nearby schools may also impact the level of individual attention students receive. Overall, Hatton Elementary's unique student population, academic performance, and economic challenges present both opportunities and areas for growth.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 6536 County Road 236
       Town Creek, AL  35672-5812


(256) 685-4000

District: Lawrence County

SchoolDigger Rank:
255th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,716 Help


Students who attend Hatton Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Hatton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.9 Help
Number of students:  439

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.5%
American Indian:
10.7%
Hispanic:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hatton Elementary School ranks better than 62.7% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks first among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Lawrence County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.5%), American Indian (10.7%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lawrence County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hatton Elementary School is 19.9, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Lawrence County School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hatton Elementary School is $8,716, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Lawrence County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hatton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hatton Elementary School 255th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Hatton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Lawrence County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence County 91st of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hatton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hatton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.07 59th 623 90.5%
2005 71.23 158th 688 77.0%
2006 77.48 105th 689 84.8%
2007 76.19 125th 698 82.1%
2008 81.36 65th 698 90.7%
2009 64.67 230th 696 67.0%
2010 72.42 153rd 704 78.3%
2011 58.93 334th 709 52.9%
2012 58.66 344th 696 50.6%
2013 61.19 304th 696 56.3%
2014 77.06 114th 695 83.6%
2015 62.58 217th 691 68.6%
2016 54.83 303rd 691 56.2%
2017 52.71 335th 688 51.3%
2018 70.71 190th 680 72.1%
2019 58.46 281st 681 58.7%
2021 46.41 373rd 692 46.1%
2022 46.59 369th 687 46.3%
2023 39.90 420th 680 38.2%
2024 61.77 255th 684 62.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hatton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.27 74th 344 78.5%
2019 33.22 273rd 392 30.4%
2021 51.91 154th 398 61.3%
2022 51.28 138th 345 60.0%
2023 50.10 153rd 373 59.0%
2024 41.01 216th 395 45.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hatton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 47.06 311th 567 45.1%
2018 73.10 139th 651 78.6%
2019 47.56 355th 649 45.3%
2021 43.05 384th 653 41.2%
2022 34.87 435th 651 33.2%
2023 36.67 405th 623 35.0%
2024 61.16 261st 670 61.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Hatton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 48.62 344th 639 46.2%
2018 63.14 230th 640 64.1%
2019 52.33 310th 646 52.0%
2021 47.13 344th 656 47.6%
2022 42.16 392nd 656 40.2%
2023 36.55 415th 645 35.7%
2024 61.26 234th 650 64.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Hatton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 52.18 316th 639 50.5%
2018 75.27 149th 650 77.1%
2019 63.12 223rd 650 65.7%
2021 45.71 359th 669 46.3%
2022 50.73 335th 669 49.9%
2023 43.42 384th 649 40.8%
2024 58.97 269th 655 58.9%
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Rank History for Native American students at Hatton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 35.43 12th 13 7.7%
2019 76.89 10th 58 82.8%
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Rank History for White students at Hatton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 26.42 301st 369 18.4%
2018 46.12 274th 508 46.1%
2019 35.42 369th 529 30.2%
2021 29.88 400th 539 25.8%
2022 28.48 407th 540 24.6%
2023 21.33 451st 528 14.6%
2024 41.24 327th 535 38.9%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hatton Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 455 455
1989 460 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1990 448 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1991 450 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1992 277 0 0 0 167 n/a n/a 0 444
1993 305 0 0 0 168 n/a n/a 0 473
1994 276 0 0 0 177 n/a n/a 0 453
1995 318 0 0 0 148 n/a n/a 0 466
1996 318 0 0 0 148 n/a n/a 0 466
1997 304 0 0 0 146 n/a n/a 0 450
1998 354 0 0 3 108 n/a n/a 0 465
1999 379 0 0 2 91 n/a n/a 0 472
2000 290 0 0 2 166 n/a n/a 0 458
2001 248 0 0 2 218 n/a n/a 0 468
2002 224 0 0 0 222 n/a n/a 0 446
2003 224 0 0 0 222 n/a n/a 0 446
2004 229 0 0 2 201 n/a n/a 0 432
2005 195 0 0 3 202 n/a n/a 0 400
2006 231 0 0 2 171 n/a n/a 0 404
2007 254 1 0 2 136 n/a n/a 0 393
2008 268 1 0 2 108 n/a n/a 0 379
2009 276 1 0 4 74 n/a n/a 0 355
2010 289 2 2 4 56 n/a n/a 0 353
2011 305 3 2 3 44 0 1 0 358
2012 309 3 1 0 35 0 3 0 351
2013 331 4 1 5 52 0 3 0 396
2014 337 3 1 8 55 0 8 0 412
2015 333 4 0 8 62 0 9 0 416
2016 358 2 0 8 74 1 6 0 449
2017 380 4 0 10 71 0 7 0 472
2018 391 5 2 8 67 0 8 0 481
2019 393 5 4 5 61 0 6 0 474
2020 378 8 7 9 64 0 5 0 471
2021 365 10 6 7 53 0 3 0 444
2022 365 7 5 6 49 0 0 0 432
2023 371 8 3 10 47 0 0 0 439

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hatton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 455 18.0 25.2 0
1989 460 20.0 23.0 n/a
1990 448 21.0 21.3 0
1991 450 20.0 22.5 n/a
1992 444 22.0 20.1 n/a
1993 473 23.0 20.6 n/a
1994 453 24.0 18.9 n/a
1995 466 24.0 19.4 n/a
1996 466 24.0 19.4 n/a
1997 450 26.0 17.3 23.1
1998 465 25.4 18.3 26.5
1999 472 27.0 17.5 41.1
2000 458 29.0 15.8 41.7
2001 468 29.0 16.1 39.5
2002 446 29.0 15.4 46.2
2003 446 29.0 15.4 46.2
2004 432 27.0 16.0 45.8
2005 400 25.0 16.0 42.8
2006 404 25.0 16.2 40.8
2007 393 24.0 16.4 38.7
2008 379 24.5 15.5 36.4
2009 355 22.3 15.8 39.7
2010 353 20.0 17.6 47.6
2011 358 22.0 16.2 48.9
2012 351 23.0 15.2 51.9
2013 396 27.0 14.6 48.7
2014 412 23.0 17.9 48.3
2015 416 23.0 18.0 50.7
2016 449 23.0 19.5 52.1
2017 472 25.0 18.8 55.3
2018 481 27.0 17.8 53.8
2019 474 28.0 16.9 53.6
2020 471 27.0 17.4 53.5
2021 444 27.4 16.1 53.6
2022 432 25.0 17.2 53.2
2023 439 22.0 19.9 51

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hatton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 455 18.0 25.2 0
1989 460 20.0 23.0 n/a
1990 448 21.0 21.3 0
1991 450 20.0 22.5 n/a
1992 444 22.0 20.1 n/a
1993 473 23.0 20.6 n/a
1994 453 24.0 18.9 n/a
1995 466 24.0 19.4 n/a
1996 466 24.0 19.4 n/a
1997 450 26.0 17.3 23.1
1998 465 25.4 18.3 26.5
1999 472 27.0 17.5 41.1
2000 458 29.0 15.8 41.7
2001 468 29.0 16.1 39.5
2002 446 29.0 15.4 46.2
2003 446 29.0 15.4 46.2
2004 432 27.0 16.0 45.8
2005 400 25.0 16.0 42.8
2006 404 25.0 16.2 40.8
2007 393 24.0 16.4 38.7
2008 379 24.5 15.5 36.4
2009 355 22.3 15.8 39.7
2010 353 20.0 17.6 47.6
2011 358 22.0 16.2 48.9
2012 351 23.0 15.2 51.9
2013 396 27.0 14.6 48.7
2014 412 23.0 17.9 48.3
2015 416 23.0 18.0 50.7
2016 449 23.0 19.5 52.1
2017 472 25.0 18.8 55.3
2018 481 27.0 17.8 53.8
2019 474 28.0 16.9 53.6
2020 471 27.0 17.4 53.5
2021 444 27.4 16.1 53.6
2022 432 25.0 17.2 53.2
2023 439 22.0 19.9 51

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hatton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,495 (17.2%) $7,205 (82.7%) $8,716

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hatton Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 281st of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 420th of 680 Elementary schools
 20.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hatton Elementary School)63.222.2
 40.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lawrence County)49.528.1
 21.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hatton Elementary School)63.814.6
 49.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence County)47.827
 20.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hatton Elementary School)4135.6
 5.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence County)37.719.2
 18.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hatton Elementary School)52.811.7
 41.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence County)43.720
 23.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students474439
 7.4%
African American58
 60%
American Indian6147
 23%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic510
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White393371
 5.6%
Two or More Races60
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.6%51%
 2.6%


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Hatton Elementary School ranks 255th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Hatton Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Hatton High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 439 students attended Hatton Elementary School.

Students at Hatton Elementary School are 85% White, 11% American Indian, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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