A+
Excellent
94/100

Hall Kent Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 213 Hall Ave, Homewood, AL 35209
Overall
A+
94/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 90th percentile in Alabama
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.11 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 76th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Alabama for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Alabama schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

94
Repit Score
out of 100
751
Students
enrolled
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%90/1001.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%76/100Students gain 1.11 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.10 in 2009–19; 76th percentile in Alabama (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 30% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alabama schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +6 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alabama. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency69% (+28 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency48% (+28 pts vs. state avg 20%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alabama state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White87%62%reading +21 pts, math +21 pts91st percentile (list)
Black47%22%reading +16 pts, math +13 pts81st percentile (list)
Hispanic45%35%reading +10 pts, math +16 pts76th percentile (list)
Low-income47%27%reading +11 pts, math +12 pts77th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 213 Hall Ave
City Homewood
ZIP Code 35209
District 0101760
NCES School ID 010176000607
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 35209

Understanding the community around Hall Kent Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $74,742
Per Capita Income $49,408
Poverty Rate 5.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.0%
High School or Higher 95.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $436,100
Median Rent $1,186
Owner-Occupied 51.6%
Renter-Occupied 48.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Hall Kent Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 57.8%
Black 23.3%
Hispanic/Latino 11.5%
Two or More Races 4.1%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 751
Teachers (FTE) 49.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Hall Kent Elementary School?
Hall Kent Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 94 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Hall Kent Elementary School?
Hall Kent Elementary School has 751 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does Hall Kent Elementary School serve?
Hall Kent Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Hall Kent Elementary School receive per student?
Hall Kent Elementary School receives $15,381 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Hall Kent Elementary School in 35209 ▼
Avg Home Value
$543,648
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,514
1-Year Change
+8.4%
% Renters
48.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026