Je Terry Elementary School ranked #500 in Alabama in 2023, showing improvement from #778 in 2021 but a decline from a peak ranking of #281 in 2011, indicating fluctuating overall performance trends for this Plantersville, AL public elementary school.
Math proficiency at Je Terry Elementary was 30–39% in 2023, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 40–49%, lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 50%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 177 students in 1999 to 72 students recently, with minority enrollment at 51% and 79% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch in 2023, reflecting significant demographic and socioeconomic shifts at this Dallas County Title I school.
Je Terry Elementary serves grades Pre–K through 6 with an enrollment of 72 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, which ranks in the top 20% statewide for lowest student–teacher ratio, supporting more individualized attention in this rural Alabama elementary school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: JE Terry Elementary School serves the northern part of Plantersville, AL, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 82.1 square miles, with typical drive times of 10-15 minutes for families living within the zone. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 6.9 miles, extending up to 12.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Je Terry Elementary School's student population of 110 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
110 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Je Terry 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 Je Terry Elementary School is 0.57, which is less 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
#500 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
54%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. 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 Je Terry Elementary School's ranking?
Je Terry Elementary School is ranked #500 out of 1,275 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Je Terry Elementary School?
110 students attend Je Terry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Je Terry Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Je Terry Elementary School?
Je Terry Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Je Terry Elementary School offer ?
Je Terry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Je Terry Elementary School part of?
Je Terry Elementary School is part of Dallas County School District.
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