Grandview Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Grandview Elementary School served 404 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
404 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
47%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
2%
9%

Black
88%
32%

White
9%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
48%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
20-24% 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 Grandview Elementary School?
404 students attend Grandview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Grandview Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grandview Elementary School?
Grandview Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grandview Elementary School offer ?
Grandview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Grandview Elementary School part of?
Grandview Elementary School is part of Dothan City School District.
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