Grandview Elementary School in Dothan, AL, closed in 2020 after serving grades K–5 with an enrollment of 404 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in its final years.
The school's state ranking declined from #562 in 2010 to #1098 in 2019, indicating a downward trend in overall performance before closure.
Math proficiency fell sharply to 4% in recent years, significantly lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 20%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency dropped from 69% in 2021 to 5% in 2022, falling well below the state average of 38%, showing a notable decline.
The student body was predominantly Black (88%), with 94% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting a high socioeconomic need population before the school closed.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
88%
32%
White
9%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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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