Huxford Elementary School serves 259 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Huxford Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (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 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Huxford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Huxford Elementary School's student population of 259 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Huxford Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 Huxford Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#732 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
27%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
14%
32%
White
46%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Huxford Elementary School's ranking?
Huxford Elementary School is ranked #732 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Huxford Elementary School?
259 students attend Huxford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Huxford Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Huxford Elementary School?
Huxford Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Huxford Elementary School offer ?
Huxford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Huxford Elementary School part of?
Huxford Elementary School is part of Escambia County School District.
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