Kelly Springs Elementary School
Tel:
(334)983-6565
- Kelly Springs Elementary School serves 377 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 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 5%)
School Overview
- Kelly Springs Elementary School's student population of 377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 377 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kelly Springs Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kelly Springs Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #526 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| 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 | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 7% |
| Black | 32% | 33% |
| White | 43% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dothan City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kelly Springs Elementary School is Dale Co High School (4.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Girard Middle School (3.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Girard Middle School (3.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dothan Girard Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 447 students
3.3 miles
600 Girard Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334)794-1426 3.3 6-8 447 - Dothan Girard Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 299 students
3.4 miles
522 Girard Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334)794-1467 3.4 K-5 299 - Dothan Highlands Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 526 students
3.6 miles
1400 S Brannon Stand Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334)794-1459 3.6 K-5 526 - Dothan Landmark Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 372 students
3.9 miles
4130 Westgate Parkway
Dothan, AL 36303
(334)794-1479 3.9 PK-5 372 - Midland City Dale Co High School Grades: 9-12 | 481 students
4.1 miles
11470 County Road 59
Midland City, AL 36350
(334)983-3541 4.1 9-12 481
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