Girard Primary School serves 329 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Girard Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Girard Primary School's student population of 329 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
329 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Girard Primary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
74%
32%
White
17%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Girard Primary School?
329 students attend Girard Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Girard Primary School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Girard Primary School?
Girard Primary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Girard Primary School offer ?
Girard Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Girard Primary School part of?
Girard Primary School is part of Dothan City School District.
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