Fort Deposit Elementary School ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools between 2010 and 2023, with its state ranking fluctuating around #1100 to #1200 in recent years.
Math proficiency was 5%, lower than the state average of approximately 30%, and reading proficiency ranged from 20–24%, also lower than the state average near 46%; science proficiency was 20%, below the state average of about 38% in 2022.
Enrollment declined from 278 students in 2015 to 214 students in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased to 95%, indicating rising socioeconomic need; minority enrollment remained high at 93%.
The school served grades Pre–K through 5 with 214 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, maintaining one of the lowest ratios in the district.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 186 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fort Deposit Elementary School serves the southeast part of its school district in Fort Deposit, AL, covering an area of approximately 306 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 20.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Deposit Elementary School's student population of 186 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
186 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Motto
Everyday is an opportunity to shine
School Rankings
Fort Deposit 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 Fort Deposit Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#1146 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
90%
31%
White
6%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Frankie The Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Deposit Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Deposit Elementary School is ranked #1146 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Fort Deposit Elementary School?
186 students attend Fort Deposit Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Fort Deposit Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Deposit Elementary School?
Fort Deposit Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fort Deposit Elementary School offer ?
Fort Deposit Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Deposit Elementary School part of?
Fort Deposit Elementary School is part of Lowndes County School District.
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