Hewitt Elementary School in Trussville, AL, closed in 2004 and served grades kindergarten through 4 with an enrollment of 1,396 students and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 16:1 in its final years.
Math proficiency declined significantly from 83% in 2012 to 21% in 2023, remaining lower than the Alabama state average, which was 30% in 2023.
Reading proficiency also showed a downward trend, falling from 85% in 2012 to 26% in 2022, consistently lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency remained below the state average at 32% in 2022 compared to 38% statewide, with minimal improvement from 29% in 2021.
The student population was predominantly White (1,293 students) with smaller minority enrollment; free and reduced鈥損rice lunch eligibility remained low at 9% and 3%, respectively, before closure.
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
1,396 students
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
4%
32%
White
93%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 19:1.
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.