Donehoo Elementary School in Gadsden, AL is an active Title I eligible public school serving grades PK–5 with 233 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 as of the latest data.
The school ranked #869 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from a peak rank of #408 in 2018 and ranking consistently in the bottom 50% of state overall testing.
Math proficiency ranged from 15–19%, reading proficiency ranged 30–34%, and science proficiency was 10% or lower, all lower than the Alabama state averages in the most recent reporting.
Minority enrollment is high at 86%, with a student body mainly Black (68%) and Hispanic (15%), and 87% of students qualified for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.
Enrollment has declined modestly from around 275 students in 2017 to 233 in the latest year while the percentage eligible for free lunch remains above 70%, reflecting stable socioeconomic conditions at this Union County NJ high school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Donehoo Elementary School serves the southeast part of Gadsden, AL, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the school from the zone edge and a maximum distance of 3.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Donehoo Elementary School's student population of 225 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
225 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Donehoo 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 Donehoo Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#869 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
70%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Donehoo Elementary School's ranking?
Donehoo Elementary School is ranked #869 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Donehoo Elementary School often compared to?
Donehoo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adams Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Donehoo Elementary School?
225 students attend Donehoo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Donehoo Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Donehoo Elementary School?
Donehoo Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Donehoo Elementary School offer ?
Donehoo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Donehoo Elementary School part of?
Donehoo Elementary School is part of Gadsden City School District.
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