Girard Elementary School
Tel:
(334)794-1467
- Girard Elementary School serves 299 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Girard Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Girard Elementary School's student population of 299 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 299 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Girard Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Girard Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #767 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | 76% | 33% |
| White | 21% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dothan City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Girard Elementary School is Houston Co Alternative School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Girard Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Girard Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dothan Girard Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 447 students
0.2 miles
600 Girard Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334)794-1426 0.2 6-8 447 - Dothan Montana Street Acadc Magnet School Grades: K-5 | 491 students
1.2 miles
1001 Montana St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334)794-1475 1.2 K-5 491 - Dothan Heard Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 419 students
1.4 miles
201 Daniel Cir
Dothan, AL 36301
(334)794-1471 1.4 K-5 419 - Dothan Houston Co Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: K-12
1.9 miles
315 N Foster St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334)671-9295 1.9 K-12 n/a - Dothan P.a.s.s. Academy Alternative School
1.9 miles
201 E Wilson Street
Dothan, AL 36303
(334)671-1474 1.9 n/a n/a
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