Huxford Elementary School ranked #523 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #699 in 2022 but showing a decline from top 200 ranks in earlier years.
Math proficiency was 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 30% in 2023, while reading proficiency was 40–44%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 10%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained stable around 267 students in grades K–6 with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1; 68% of students qualified for free lunch, reflecting a consistent socioeconomic profile.
The school's minority enrollment was 58%, making it one of the most diverse schools statewide in Alabama.
Huxford Elementary is a Title–I school serving the Atmore, AL community with no virtual instruction options.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Huxford Elementary School serves the west part of Atmore, AL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 152 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Huxford Elementary School's student population of 276 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
276 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Huxford Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Huxford Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#523 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
18%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #523 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Huxford Elementary School often compared to?
Huxford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rachel Patterson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Huxford Elementary School?
276 students attend Huxford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Huxford Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are American Indian, 18% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Huxford Elementary School?
Huxford Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Huxford Elementary School offer ?
Huxford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Huxford Elementary School part of?
Huxford Elementary School is part of Escambia County School District.
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