Joseph W Lisenby Primary School serves 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 40%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 41%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph W Lisenby Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Joseph W Lisenby Primary School's student population of 513 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Joseph W Lisenby Primary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)45-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
50%
32%
White
38%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% AL state average).
How many students attend Joseph W Lisenby Primary School?
513 students attend Joseph W Lisenby Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Joseph W Lisenby Primary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph W Lisenby Primary School?
Joseph W Lisenby Primary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Joseph W Lisenby Primary School offer ?
Joseph W Lisenby Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Joseph W Lisenby Primary School part of?
Joseph W Lisenby Primary School is part of Ozark City School District.
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