Brantley Elementary School

5585 Water Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Brantley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brantley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Brantley Elementary School's student population of 201 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Child. Every Chance. Every Day

School Rankings

Brantley 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 Brantley Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#1100 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
30%
25-29%
47%
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
71%
32%
White
19%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
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 Brantley Elementary School's ranking?
Brantley Elementary School is ranked #1100 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% 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 Brantley Elementary School?
201 students attend Brantley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Brantley Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brantley Elementary School?
Brantley Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brantley Elementary School offer ?
Brantley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brantley Elementary School part of?
Brantley Elementary School is part of Dallas County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 201 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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