Anna F Booth Elementary School ranked #278 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #35 in 2012, reflecting a downward trend in overall state ranking for this Union County NJ high school equivalent in Alabama.
Math proficiency was 40–44%, higher than the state average of about 30% in 2023, while reading proficiency was 55–59%, higher than the state average of about 47%, and science proficiency was 60–69%, significantly higher than the state average of about 38%.
Enrollment declined from 569 students in 2011 to 412 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 28%; 72% of students were eligible for free lunch, indicating a predominantly low–income student body.
The school served grades pre–kindergarten through 5 with 412 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023, consistent with past years.
Anna F Booth Elementary School is Title I eligible and participates in the National School Lunch Program under the Community Eligibility Option.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anna F Booth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Anna F Booth Elementary School's student population of 391 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
391 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Anna F Booth Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anna F Booth Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#278 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
9%
31%
White
72%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Booth Sharks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anna F Booth Elementary School's ranking?
Anna F Booth Elementary School is ranked #278 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Anna F Booth Elementary School often compared to?
Anna F Booth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dixon Elementary School, Breitling Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Anna F Booth Elementary School?
391 students attend Anna F Booth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Anna F Booth Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Anna F Booth Elementary School?
Anna F Booth Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Anna F Booth Elementary School offer ?
Anna F Booth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Anna F Booth Elementary School part of?
Anna F Booth Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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