Dixie Elementary School serves 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Dixie Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dixie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dixie Elementary School's student population of 245 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
245 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Dixie Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Dixie Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#301 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
10%

Black
23%
32%

White
66%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dixie Elementary School's ranking?
Dixie Elementary School is ranked #301 out of 1,276 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Dixie Elementary School?
245 students attend Dixie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Dixie Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dixie Elementary School?
Dixie Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Dixie Elementary School offer ?
Dixie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dixie Elementary School part of?
Dixie Elementary School is part of Russell County School District.
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