Douglas Elementary School serves 456 students in grades 3-5.
Douglas Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Douglas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Douglas Elementary School's student population of 456 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Douglas Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Douglas Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#682 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
45%
9%
Black
1%
32%
White
53%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douglas Elementary School's ranking?
Douglas Elementary School is ranked #682 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Douglas Elementary School?
456 students attend Douglas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Douglas Elementary School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglas Elementary School?
Douglas Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Douglas Elementary School offer ?
Douglas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Douglas Elementary School part of?
Douglas Elementary School is part of Marshall County School District.
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