Serving 935 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 935 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary serves the eastern part of Owens Cross Roads, AL, encompassing an area of approximately 2.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School's student population of 935 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
935 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#50 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School's ranking?
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School is ranked #50 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School often compared to?
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hampton Cove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School?
935 students attend Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School?
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School offer ?
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School part of?
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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