Serving 235 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 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Brantley Elementary School's student population of 235 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brantley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brantley Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1098 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
68%
32%
White
21%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brantley Elementary School's ranking?
Brantley Elementary School is ranked #1098 out of 1,276 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 24% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Brantley Elementary School?
235 students attend Brantley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Brantley Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 10% 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 24:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Brantley Elementary School offer ?
Brantley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Brantley Elementary School part of?
Brantley Elementary School is part of Dallas County School District.
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