Austinville Elementary School in Decatur ranks in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools overall, with its state rank fluctuating between #727 in 2022 and #912 in 2023.
Math proficiency at the school was between 15–19%, lower than the state average of approximately 30% in recent years, while reading proficiency ranged from 25–29%, also lower than the state average near 47%.
Minority enrollment comprised 85% of the student body in 2023, with 85% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting a significant socioeconomic need that rose from 55% eligibility in 1999.
Austinville Elementary serves grades PK–5 with a student population of 418 and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 as of 2023, consistent over recent years with stable enrollment around 400 students.
Science proficiency remained low at or below 10%, lower than the state average near 38%, with no virtual instruction offered at this Union County, Alabama elementary school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Austinville Elementary School serves the southwest area of Decatur, AL, encompassing approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Austinville Elementary School's student population of 463 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
463 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Achieving Our Goals with Roaring Pride
School Rankings
Austinville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Austinville Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#912 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold and Black
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Austinville Elementary School's ranking?
Austinville Elementary School is ranked #912 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Austinville Elementary School often compared to?
Austinville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bankscaddell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Austinville Elementary School?
463 students attend Austinville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Austinville Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Austinville Elementary School?
Austinville Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Austinville Elementary School offer ?
Austinville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Austinville Elementary School part of?
Austinville Elementary School is part of Decatur City School District.
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