Serving 694 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Halcyon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 694 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Halcyon Elementary School's student population of 694 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
694 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Halcyon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Halcyon Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#678 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
80%
31%
White
5%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Halcyon Elementary School's ranking?
Halcyon Elementary School is ranked #678 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Halcyon Elementary School often compared to?
Halcyon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daniel Pratt Elementary School, Brewbaker Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Halcyon Elementary School?
694 students attend Halcyon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Halcyon Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Halcyon Elementary School?
Halcyon Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Halcyon Elementary School offer ?
Halcyon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Halcyon Elementary School part of?
Halcyon Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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