Glencoe Elementary School ranked #144 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #43 in 2012, placing it in the top 20% of public schools statewide.
In 2023, math proficiency was 40–44%, higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 80–84%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 50–59%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained stable at 396 students in grades Pre–K through 4, with minority enrollment at 15%; students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch increased to 61% in 2023 from 39% in 2014.
The student–teacher ratio was 17:1 in 2023, with 24 teachers serving the school, consistent with prior years' ratios between 16:1 and 18:1.
Graduation rates hovered around 90%, slightly higher than the Alabama state average of 88% in 2023, reflecting consistent performance over recent years.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Glencoe Elementary School serves the southeast part of Gadsden, AL, covering an approximate area of 25.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glencoe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Glencoe Elementary School's student population of 397 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering responsible citizens through a rigorous, relevant education in a safe, student-centered environment.
School Rankings
Glencoe Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glencoe Elementary School is 0.31, 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
#144 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Glencoe Elementary School's ranking?
Glencoe Elementary School is ranked #144 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Glencoe Elementary School often compared to?
Glencoe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eura Brown Elementary School, John S Jones Elementary School, Hokes Bluff Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Glencoe Elementary School?
397 students attend Glencoe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Glencoe Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glencoe Elementary School?
Glencoe Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Glencoe Elementary School offer ?
Glencoe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Glencoe Elementary School part of?
Glencoe Elementary School is part of Etowah County School District.
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