Andalusia Elementary School

1501 West Bypass
Andalusia, AL 36420
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Andalusia Elementary School serves 1,005 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Andalusia Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 1,005 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in AL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 29% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Andalusia Elementary School's student population of 1,005 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
1,005 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Andalusia Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Andalusia Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#329 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
27%
32%
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White
64%
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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Diversity Score
0.52
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
48%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Andalusia Elementary School's ranking?
Andalusia Elementary School is ranked #329 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Andalusia Elementary School?
1,005 students attend Andalusia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Andalusia Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Andalusia Elementary School?
Andalusia Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Andalusia Elementary School offer ?
Andalusia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Andalusia Elementary School part of?
Andalusia Elementary School is part of Andalusia City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 1,005 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 29% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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