Hall Kent Elementary School

www.homewood.k12.al.us/hallkent

717 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hall Kent Elementary School, located in the heart of Homewood, Alabama, serves as a cornerstone of the local community. As part of the highly regarded Homewood City Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic excellence, inclusivity, and personal growth. The school prides itself on a rigorous curriculum that balances core subjects with character development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for both their future academic careers and their roles as responsible citizens.

Beyond academics, Hall Kent is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school benefits from a supportive network of families and staff who collaborate to provide a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs. With its commitment to meeting the diverse needs of every child, Hall Kent Elementary maintains a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to think critically, collaborate effectively, and achieve their full potential within a nurturing, small-town-style educational setting.

717

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hall Kent Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	393
Hispanic	90
Black	166
Asian	26
Two or More	40
American Indian	2

White
393 (54.8%)
Black
166 (23.2%)
Hispanic
90 (12.6%)
Two or More
40 (5.6%)
Asian
26 (3.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Homewood City
Phone:	(205)423-2430
Website:	http://www.homewood.k12.al.us/hallkent
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	717
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 117

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 133

Grade 4 125

Grade 5 104