Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Grove Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grove Hill Elementary School's student population of 328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grove Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grove Hill Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#526 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
58%
32%
White
38%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grove Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Grove Hill Elementary School is ranked #526 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Grove Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Grove Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Joe M Gillmore Elementary School, Thomasville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Grove Hill Elementary School?
328 students attend Grove Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Grove Hill Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grove Hill Elementary School?
Grove Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Grove Hill Elementary School offer ?
Grove Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Grove Hill Elementary School part of?
Grove Hill Elementary School is part of Clarke County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School Students/Teachers
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First day for Students
August 07, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
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