Eufaula Elementary School ranked #805 in Alabama in 2023, showing fluctuation with a low of #990 in 2019 and improvement from #931 in 2021 to #805 in 2023.
Math proficiency was 18% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, with a decline from a high of 85% in 2013; reading proficiency was 37%, lower than the state average of 47%, showing gradual improvement since 2017; science proficiency ranged from 15% to 19%, also below the state average of 38%.
Minority enrollment was 72% in 2023, with a stable free lunch eligibility rate around 72% over recent years; total enrollment fell from 917 in 2017 to approximately 480 in 2023, and the student–teacher ratio improved to 19:1 in 2023 from 31:1 in 2017.
The school serves grades 3 through 5 with about 484 students and 25 teachers as of 2023, maintaining equal gender distribution and Title I eligibility under the National School Lunch Program.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sanford Avenue Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Eufaula, AL, covering approximately 73.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eufaula Elementary School's student population of 471 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 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
Eufaula 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 Eufaula Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#805 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
59%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
25%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Eufaula Elementary School's ranking?
Eufaula Elementary School is ranked #805 out of 1,275 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Eufaula Elementary School?
471 students attend Eufaula Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Eufaula Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eufaula Elementary School?
Eufaula Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Eufaula Elementary School offer ?
Eufaula Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eufaula Elementary School part of?
Eufaula Elementary School is part of Eufaula City School District.
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5 10/10/2025
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