Kelly Springs Elementary School
Tel:
(334)983-6565
- Kelly Springs Elementary School serves 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 40-44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Kelly Springs Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Kelly Springs Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Kelly Springs Elementary School's student population of 451 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 451 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Kelly Springs Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 21:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kelly Springs Elementary School is 0.69, which is more 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) | #419 out of 1263 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 8% |
| Black | 32% | 33% |
| White | 43% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dothan City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kelly Springs Elementary School is Dale County High School (4.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Girard Middle School (3.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dothan Girard Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 490 students
3.3 miles
600 Girard Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334)794-1426 3.3 6-8 490 - Dothan Girard Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 274 students
3.4 miles
522 Girard Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334)794-1467 3.4 PK-5 274 - Dothan Highlands Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 502 students
3.6 miles
1400 S Brannon Stand Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334)794-1459 3.6 K-5 502 - Dothan Morris Slingluff Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 382 students
3.9 miles
4130 Westgate Parkway
Dothan, AL 36303
(334)794-1479 3.9 PK-5 382 - Midland City Dale County High School Grades: 9-12 | 474 students
4.1 miles
11470 County Road 59
Midland City, AL 36350
(334)983-3541 4.1 9-12 474
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