Serving 1,396 students in grades Kindergarten-4,
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
1,396 students
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
4%
32%
White
93%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2003-2004 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hewitt Elementary School?
1,396 students attend Hewitt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hewitt Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hewitt Elementary School?
Hewitt Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Hewitt Elementary School offer ?
Hewitt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Hewitt Elementary School part of?
Hewitt Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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