Serving 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blount Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blount Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Blount Elementary School's student population of 359 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
359 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Blount Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blount 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
#234 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
59%
31%
White
8%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blount Elementary School's ranking?
Blount Elementary School is ranked #234 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Blount Elementary School often compared to?
Blount Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilson Elementary School, Pike Road 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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Blount Elementary School?
359 students attend Blount Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Blount Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blount Elementary School?
Blount Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blount Elementary School offer ?
Blount Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blount Elementary School part of?
Blount Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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