Serving 513 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Kelly Springs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kelly Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kelly Springs Elementary School's student population of 513 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kelly Springs Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kelly Springs Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#763 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
16%
10%
Black
42%
32%
White
32%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
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 Kelly Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Kelly Springs Elementary School is ranked #763 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Kelly Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Kelly Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highlands Elementary School, Webb Elementary School, Rehobeth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Kelly Springs Elementary School?
513 students attend Kelly Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Kelly Springs Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kelly Springs Elementary School?
Kelly Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Kelly Springs Elementary School offer ?
Kelly Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Kelly Springs Elementary School part of?
Kelly Springs Elementary School is part of Dothan City School District.
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