Flowers Elementary School in Montgomery, AL ranked #932 in the state in 2023, declining from #899 in 2022 and #581 in 2017, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama schools overall.
Math proficiency at Flowers Elementary was 10–14% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 30–34%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 15–19%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained stable around 394 students in 2023, serving grades PK–5, with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1; minority enrollment was 88%, predominantly Black students at 303 out of 411 total.
In recent years, the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose to 63% in 2023 from 49% in 2018, indicating increasing socioeconomic need among the student body.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Flowers Elementary School serves the northern part of Montgomery, AL, covering an area of approximately 3.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Flowers Elementary School's student population of 387 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Motto
Not listed
School Rankings
Flowers 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 Flowers Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#932 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
79%
31%
White
8%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Not Listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flowers Elementary School's ranking?
Flowers Elementary School is ranked #932 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Flowers Elementary School often compared to?
Flowers Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Catoma Elementary School, Wares Ferry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% 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 Flowers Elementary School?
387 students attend Flowers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Flowers Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Flowers Elementary School?
Flowers Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Flowers Elementary School offer ?
Flowers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Flowers Elementary School part of?
Flowers Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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