Whitesboro Elementary School

5080 Leeth Gap Rd
Boaz, AL 35956
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whitesboro Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 10% in AL
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Whitesboro Elementary School's student population of 325 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
325 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Whitesboro Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitesboro Elementary School is 0.12, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#114 out of 1276 schools
(Top 10%)
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35-39%
24%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Whitesboro Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
70-74%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
3%
10%
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Black
n/a
32%
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White
94%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AL.
0.12
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whitesboro Elementary School's ranking?
Whitesboro Elementary School is ranked #114 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Whitesboro Elementary School often compared to?
Whitesboro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Duck Springs Elementary School, Glencoe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Whitesboro Elementary School?
325 students attend Whitesboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Whitesboro Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitesboro Elementary School?
Whitesboro Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Whitesboro Elementary School offer ?
Whitesboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whitesboro Elementary School part of?
Whitesboro Elementary School is part of Etowah County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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