Douglas Elementary School, a Title–I eligible Union County NJ high school serving grades 3–5, enrolled 481 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1.
The school ranked #559 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #318 in 2012 and showing fluctuating overall rank trends over a decade.
Math proficiency was 29% in 2023, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 43%, slightly lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 20–24%, below the state average of 38%.
Minority enrollment comprised 42% of the student body, with a notable Hispanic population of 190 students; enrollment remained stable around 460–480 students in recent years.
Free lunch eligibility declined from 75% in 2018 to 48% in 2023, indicating socioeconomic shifts over time at this Berkeley Heights public high school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Douglas Elementary School serves the southern part of Douglas, AL, covering an attendance area of approximately 105.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Douglas Elementary School's student population of 521 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Douglas Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Douglas Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#559 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
43%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
31%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10%
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
5%
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 Douglas Elementary School's ranking?
Douglas Elementary School is ranked #559 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Douglas Elementary School often compared to?
Douglas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boaz Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Douglas Elementary School?
521 students attend Douglas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Douglas Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 19:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Douglas Elementary School part of?
Douglas Elementary School is part of Marshall County School District.
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