Jemison Elementary School
Tel:
(205)280-4820
- Jemison Elementary School serves 770 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Jemison Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Jemison Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Jemison Elementary School's student population of 770 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 770 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Jemison Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jemison Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #301 out of 1263 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 8% |
| Black | 6% | 33% |
| White | 56% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chilton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jemison Elementary School is Jemison High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jemison Middle School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jemison Intermediate School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jemison Jemison Intermediate School Grades: 4-6 | 563 students
0.8 miles
1491 County Road 44
Jemison, AL 35085
(205)280-4840 0.8 4-6 563 - Jemison Jemison High School Grades: 9-12 | 643 students
1.5 miles
25195 Us Highway 31
Jemison, AL 35085
(205)280-4860 1.5 9-12 643 - Jemison Jemison Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 379 students
1.5 miles
25095 Us Hwy 31
Jemison, AL 35085
(205)280-4840 1.5 7-8 379 - Thorsby Thorsby High School Grades: K-12 | 642 students
4.6 miles
54 Opportunity Dr
Thorsby, AL 35171
(205)280-4880 4.6 K-12 642 - Calera Calera Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 784 students
8.3 miles
8454 Highway 31 South
Calera, AL 35040
(205)682-6500 8.3 3-5 784
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