Beulah Elementary School, a Valley, AL public school serving Pre–K through 6th grade, ranked #380 in Alabama in 2023, improving steadily from #756 in 2019 and consistently placing in the state's top 30% overall for testing.
Math proficiency was 39% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency stood at 51%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 30–34%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment experienced minor fluctuations, with 670 students in recent reporting and a stable student–teacher ratio around 14:1, ranking among the lowest 10% statewide, supporting more individualized attention.
Minority enrollment comprised 29%, including 53 Hispanic, 101 Black (not Hispanic), and 42 multiracial students, while 72% of students qualified for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating a substantial low–income population.
The school maintained a high graduation rate of approximately 94%, exceeding the Alabama state average of 88%, reflecting strong student retention and success metrics for this Union County NJ high school alternative.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Beulah Elementary School serves the northeast part of Valley, AL, covering an area of approximately 72.4 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive time of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 14.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beulah Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Beulah Elementary School's student population of 696 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
696 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Beulah 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 Beulah Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#380 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beulah Elementary School's ranking?
Beulah Elementary School is ranked #380 out of 1,275 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Beulah Elementary School?
696 students attend Beulah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Beulah Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beulah Elementary School?
Beulah Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Beulah Elementary School offer ?
Beulah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beulah Elementary School part of?
Beulah Elementary School is part of Lee County School District.
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