Hampton Cove Elementary School (Ranked Top 5% for 2026)

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Hampton Cove Elementary School

261 Old 431 Hwy
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

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Top 5%

Hampton Cove Elementary School ranked #38 in Alabama in 2023, showing some fluctuation from a high of #20 in 2019 and #61 in 2017, ranking among the top 20% of Alabama public schools overall.

Math proficiency was 68%, reading/language arts proficiency 80%, and science proficiency approximately 55–59%, all higher than the state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38%, respectively.

Enrollment slightly increased from 684 students in 2023 to 699 total students currently, with minority enrollment at 20%, reflecting moderate diversity in this Union County AL high school.

The school served grades prekindergarten through 5, with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average class size of 15 students.

Percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose to 8% in 2023 from a low of 1% in earlier years, indicating a gradual increase in socioeconomic need.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 699 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
: Top 5% in AL
: 68% (Top 5%)
: 80% (Top 5%)
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hampton Cove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Hampton Cove Elementary School's student population of 699 students has grown by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2019

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Hampton Cove Elementary School
Pre-K	28
Kind	99
1	109
2	106
3	127
4	103
5	127

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Total Students

699 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	Hampton Cove Elementary School
2023	684
2022	715
2021	634
2020	630
2019	630
2018	555
2017	555
2016	540
2015	535
2014	541
2013	542
2012	542
2011	598
2010	1,004
2009	953
2008	910
2007	875
2006	793
2005	711
2004	652
2003	562
2002	537
2001	493
2000	470
1999	407

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

39 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	Hampton Cove Elementary School
2023	38
2022	35
2021	39
2020	35
2019	35
2018	30
2017	30
2016	28
2015	30
2014	29
2013	35
2012	33
2011	37
2010	56
2009	59
2008	55
2007	51
2006	47
2005	45
2004	39
2003	33
2002	30
2001	30
2000	29
1999	28

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Year Founded

1905

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

Campus Size

50 acres

School Motto

Truth and Honor

Average Class Size

15 students

School Rankings

Hampton Cove Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Hampton Cove Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (AL)

#38 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Hampton Cove Elementary School
2023	#38
2022	#55
2021	#35
2019	#20
2018	#37
2017	#61
2016	#33
2015	#31
2014	#27
2013	#45
2012	#31

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68%

30%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Hampton Cove Elementary School	Alabama	Huntsville City School District
2023	68%	30%	27%
2022	58%	29%	25%
2021	60%	24%	21%
2019	82%	47%	44%
2018	80%	47%	45%
2017	82%	44%	40%
2016	85%	43%	47%
2015	82%	40%	49%
2014	80%	38%	42%
2013	95%	80%	77%
2012	96%	82%	81%

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80%

47%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Hampton Cove Elementary School	Alabama	Huntsville City School District
2022	80%	47%	48%
2021	77%	46%	46%
2019	79%	45%	46%
2018	78%	46%	45%
2017	58%	39%	35%
2016	67%	38%	37%
2015	67%	41%	47%
2014	69%	42%	46%
2013	97%	86%	86%
2012	97%	86%	86%
2011	96%	85%	83%

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55-59%

38%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Hampton Cove Elementary School	Alabama	Huntsville City School District
2022	57%	38%	41%
2021	67%	36%	35%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	Hampton Cove Elementary School	Alabama	Huntsville City School District
2023	18:1	17:1	17:1
2022	20:1	18:1	17:1
2021	16:1	17:1	16:1
2020	18:1	17:1	16:1
2019	18:1	17:1	16:1
2018	19:1	18:1	16:1
2017	19:1	17:1	16:1
2016	19:1	18:1	16:1
2015	18:1	18:1	16:1
2014	19:1	16:1	17:1
2013	15:1	14:1	14:1
2012	16:1	16:1	14:1
2011	16:1	15:1	14:1
2010	18:1	16:1	14:1
2009	16:1	16:1	14:1
2008	17:1	15:1	14:1
2007	17:1	16:1	15:1
2006	17:1	15:1	14:1
2005	16:1	15:1	14:1
2004	17:1	15:1	14:1
2003	17:1	16:1	15:1
2002	18:1	16:1	15:1
2001	16:1	16:1	14:1
2000	16:1	15:1	14:1
1999	15:1	16:1	14:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2021)
Year	Hampton Cove Elementary School	Alabama	Huntsville City School District
2021	1%	1%
2020	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%
2015	1%	1%
2014	1%	1%
2012	1%	1%
2011	1%	1%	1%
2010	1%	1%	1%
2009	1%	1%	1%
2008	1%	1%	1%
2006	1%	1%	1%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Hampton Cove Elementary School	Alabama	Huntsville City School District
2023	4%	1%	2%
2022	4%	1%	3%
2021	3%	2%	3%
2020	3%	2%	2%
2019	3%	2%	2%
2018	3%	2%	2%
2017	3%	2%	2%
2016	3%	1%	2%
2015	4%	2%	2%
2014	3%	1%	3%
2013	3%	1%	3%
2012	2%	1%	2%
2011	3%	2%	3%
2010	4%	2%	3%
2009	4%	1%	3%
2008	5%	1%	3%
2007	5%	1%	3%
2006	3%	1%	3%
2005	2%	1%	3%
2004	2%	1%	3%
2003	2%	1%	4%

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Hispanic

11%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Hampton Cove Elementary School	Alabama	Huntsville City School District
2023	6%	11%	16%
2022	7%	10%	16%
2021	5%	9%	15%
2020	5%	8%	14%
2019	5%	8%	14%
2018	3%	7%	13%
2017	3%	7%	13%
2016	3%	7%	11%
2015	1%	6%	10%
2014	1%	5%	8%
2013	1%	5%	7%
2012	1%	5%	6%
2011	2%	4%	7%
2010	2%	4%	6%
2009	2%	4%	5%
2008	2%	4%	5%
2007	1%	3%	4%
2006	2%	3%	4%
2005	2%	2%	3%
2004	1%	2%	3%
2003	1%	2%	2%

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Black

32%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	Hampton Cove Elementary School	Alabama	Huntsville City School District
2023	5%	32%	41%
2022	7%	32%	43%
2021	8%	32%	41%
2020	8%	33%	41%
2019	8%	33%	41%
2018	9%	33%	42%
2017	9%	33%	42%
2016	8%	33%	43%
2015	6%	33%	42%
2014	5%	34%	41%
2013	4%	34%	42%
2012	4%	34%	43%
2011	5%	35%	43%
2010	3%	35%	43%
2009	2%	35%	43%
2008	3%	36%	43%
2007	4%	36%	43%
2006	5%	36%	43%
2005	5%	36%	43%
2004	6%	36%	43%
2003	4%	36%	43%
2002	3%	36%	43%
2001	2%	36%	42%
2000	2%	36%	41%
1999	2%	36%	41%

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White

80%

51%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	Hampton Cove Elementary School	Alabama	Huntsville City School District
2023	80%	52%	34%
2022	81%	53%	35%
2021	78%	53%	34%
2020	79%	54%	36%
2019	79%	54%	36%
2018	81%	55%	37%
2017	81%	55%	37%
2016	81%	56%	39%
2015	83%	56%	42%
2014	87%	57%	45%
2013	91%	58%	46%
2012	91%	58%	47%
2011	89%	58%	46%
2010	90%	58%	47%
2009	91%	59%	48%
2008	89%	58%	48%
2007	90%	59%	49%
2006	89%	59%	49%
2005	91%	60%	50%
2004	91%	60%	50%
2003	93%	60%	51%
2002	95%	60%	52%
2001	96%	61%	53%
2000	98%	61%	54%
1999	98%	61%	53%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Hampton Cove Elementary School	Alabama	Huntsville City School District
2023	5%	3%	7%
2022	1%	3%	1%
2021	5%	3%	7%
2020	4%	2%	7%
2019	4%	2%	7%
2018	4%	2%	6%
2017	4%	2%	6%
2016	5%	2%	5%
2015	5%	2%	4%
2014	2%	2%	3%
2013	1%	1%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.35

0.63

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	Hampton Cove Elementary School	Alabama	Huntsville City School District
2023	0.35	0.62	0.67
2022	0.34	0.61	0.64
2021	0.38	0.61	0.67
2020	0.37	0.60	0.66
2019	0.37	0.60	0.66
2018	0.34	0.59	0.64
2017	0.34	0.59	0.64
2016	0.34	0.58	0.65
2015	0.31	0.58	0.64
2014	0.25	0.56	0.63
2013	0.17	0.55	0.62
2012	0.17	0.55	0.60
2011	0.20	0.54	0.60
2010	0.19	0.54	0.59
2009	0.17	0.53	0.59
2008	0.21	0.54	0.58
2007	0.19	0.53	0.57
2006	0.21	0.53	0.57
2005	0.17	0.51	0.56
2004	0.17	0.51	0.56
2003	0.13	0.51	0.56
2002	0.10	0.51	0.55
2001	0.08	0.50	0.55
2000	0.04	0.50	0.54
1999	0.04	0.50	0.54

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

56%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1997-2023)
Year	Hampton Cove Elementary School	Alabama	Huntsville City School District
2023	8%	55%	52%
2022	4%	44%	47%
2021	6%	48%	48%
2020	6%	49%	49%
2019	6%	49%	49%
2018	7%	47%	44%
2017	7%	47%	44%
2016	6%	46%	41%
2015	3%	47%	38%
2014	5%	52%	47%
2013	3%	51%	45%
2012	2%	51%	43%
2011	3%	49%	43%
2010	3%	47%	40%
2009	2%	44%	37%
2008	2%	43%	33%
2007	1%	42%	37%
2006	1%	44%	33%
2005	1%	43%	37%
2004	1%	42%	36%
2001	1%	38%	32%
2000	1%	37%	31%
1999	1%	38%	31%
1998	2%	38%	30%
1997	2%	39%	31%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	Hampton Cove Elementary School	Alabama	Huntsville City School District
2023	1%	5%	3%
2021	1%	6%	3%
2009	1%	8%	6%
2007	1%	9%	6%
2005	1%	8%	6%
2004	1%	8%	6%
2003	1%	8%	6%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Huntsville City School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Wild Boars

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hampton Cove Elementary School's ranking?

Hampton Cove Elementary School is ranked #38 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.

What schools are Hampton Cove Elementary School often compared to?

Hampton Cove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).

How many students attend Hampton Cove Elementary School?

699 students attend Hampton Cove Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

80% of Hampton Cove Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Hampton Cove Elementary School?

Hampton Cove Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Hampton Cove Elementary School offer ?

Hampton Cove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Hampton Cove Elementary School part of?

Hampton Cove Elementary School is part of Huntsville City School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 699 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
: Top 5%
: 68% (Top 5%)
: 80% (Top 5%)
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education