Hampton Cove Elementary School
Hampton Cove Elementary School serves 572 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Hampton Cove Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Hampton Cove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Hampton Cove Elementary School's student population of 572 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2019) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 572 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Rankings
Hampton Cove Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Hampton Cove Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #20 out of 1263 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| Black | 9% | 33% |
| White | 78% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 6% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09) | 1% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Huntsville City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hampton Cove Elementary School is Virgil Grissom High School (3.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Hampton Cove Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Owens Cross Roads Hampton Cove Middle School Math: 67% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 665 students10
0.0 miles
261 Old 431 Highway
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-8380 0 6-8 665 - Owens Cross Roads Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 813 students10
2.6 miles
1210 Taylor Road
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-7150 2.6 PK-5 813 - Huntsville Virgil Grissom High School Math: 55% | Reading: 61%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,810 student10
3.5 miles
7901 Bailey Cove Rd
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-8000 3.5 9-12 1,810 - Huntsville Weatherly Heights Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 487 students10
4.2 miles
1307 Canstatt Dr
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7460 4.2 PK-5 487 - Huntsville Jones Valley Elementary School Math: 57% | Reading: 59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 525 students10
4.6 miles
4908 Garth Rd
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7220 4.6 PK-6 525
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