Headland Elementary School serves 789 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Headland Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Headland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Headland Elementary School's student population of 789 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
789 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Headland Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Headland Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#170 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
20%
32%
White
76%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
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 is Headland Elementary School's ranking?
Headland Elementary School is ranked #170 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Headland Elementary School often compared to?
Headland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Webb Elementary School, Ashford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Headland Elementary School?
789 students attend Headland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Headland Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Headland Elementary School?
Headland Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Headland Elementary School offer ?
Headland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Headland Elementary School part of?
Headland Elementary School is part of Henry County School District.
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