Heard Elementary School serves 320 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Heard Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Heard Elementary School's student population of 320 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Heard Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Heard Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#390 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
47%
32%
White
43%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heard Elementary School's ranking?
Heard Elementary School is ranked #390 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Heard Elementary School?
320 students attend Heard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Heard Elementary School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heard Elementary School?
Heard Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Heard Elementary School offer ?
Heard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Heard Elementary School part of?
Heard Elementary School is part of Dothan City School District.
School Calendar
View the Heard Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall Break
October 09, 2023 (Monday)
First Day of American Indian Heritage Month
November 01, 2023 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
First Day of Hanukkah
December 07, 2023 (Thursday)
First Day of Black History Month
February 01, 2024 (Thursday)
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