Andalusia Elementary School
1501 West Bypass
Andalusia, AL 36420
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Andalusia, AL 36420
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Tel:
(334)222-1224
- Andalusia Elementary School serves 1,008 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 43%) for the 2015-16 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 33% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 38%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- Andalusia Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Andalusia Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Andalusia Elementary School's student population of 1,008 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 1,008 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Andalusia Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,264 schools in Alabama (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2015-16 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Andalusia Elementary School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2015-2016 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #582 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 43% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | 31% | 34% |
| White | 63% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.33 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Andalusia City School District | |
Source: 2015-2016 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Andalusia Elementary School is Andalusia High School (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Andalusia Middle School (3.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Straughn Elementary School (8.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Andalusia Andalusia High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 480 students
2.7 miles
701 Third St
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334)222-7569 2.7 9-12 480 - Andalusia Andalusia Middle School Charter School
Grades: 7-8 | 257 students
3.1 miles
408 4th Avenue
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334)222-6542 3.1 7-8 257 - Andalusia Straughn High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 405 students
8.7 miles
29448 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334)222-2511 8.7 9-12 405 - Andalusia Straughn Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 558 students
8.8 miles
29324 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334)427-1311 8.8 K-5 558 - Andalusia Straughn Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 307 students
8.8 miles
29324 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334)222-4090 8.8 6-8 307
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