Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blue Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 43% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue Springs Elementary School's student population of 499 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blue Springs 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 Blue Springs Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#301 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
17%
11%
Black
6%
32%
White
69%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Springs Elementary School is ranked #301 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Blue Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Blue Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Hill Elementary School, Brookhill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Blue Springs Elementary School?
499 students attend Blue Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Blue Springs Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Springs Elementary School?
Blue Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blue Springs Elementary School offer ?
Blue Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Springs Elementary School part of?
Blue Springs Elementary School is part of Limestone County School District.
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