Floyd Elementary School, a Gadsden City public elementary school serving grades PK–5, ranked #787 in Alabama in 2023, showing a slight improvement from #816 in 2022 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency was 20–24%, reading proficiency was 30–34%, and science proficiency was 20–29%, all lower than the Alabama state averages in recent years.
Enrollment increased slightly to 350 students with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1; minority enrollment was high at 79%, with a notable Hispanic and Black student presence.
The school had a high rate of socioeconomic need, with 303 students qualifying for free lunch in the latest data, reflecting persistent economic challenges.
is recognized as one of the most diverse and among schools with the largest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Alabama, ranking in the top 5% for diversity and top 20% for free lunch eligibility.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Floyd Elementary School serves the northwest part of Gadsden, AL, covering an attendance area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Floyd Elementary School's student population of 384 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
384 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Floyd 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 Floyd Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#787 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
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)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
43%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Floyd Elementary School's ranking?
Floyd Elementary School is ranked #787 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Floyd Elementary School often compared to?
Floyd Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W E Striplin Elementary School, Attalla Elementary School, Duck Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% 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 Floyd Elementary School?
384 students attend Floyd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Floyd Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Floyd Elementary School?
Floyd Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Floyd Elementary School offer ?
Floyd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Floyd Elementary School part of?
Floyd Elementary School is part of Gadsden City School District.
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