Hokes Bluff Elementary School serves 589 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Hokes Bluff Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hokes Bluff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Hokes Bluff Elementary School's student population of 589 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
589 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Hokes Bluff Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Hokes Bluff Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#369 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
2%
9%

Black
1%
32%

White
95%
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
41%
48%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Hokes Bluff Elementary School's ranking?
Hokes Bluff Elementary School is ranked #369 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Hokes Bluff Elementary School?
589 students attend Hokes Bluff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hokes Bluff Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hokes Bluff Elementary School?
Hokes Bluff Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hokes Bluff Elementary School offer ?
Hokes Bluff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hokes Bluff Elementary School part of?
Hokes Bluff Elementary School is part of Etowah County School District.
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