Serving 941 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kitty Stone Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 941 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kitty Stone Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kitty Stone Elementary School's student population of 941 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
941 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Kitty Stone Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kitty Stone Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#229 out of 1285 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
33%
32%
White
51%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kitty Stone Elementary School's ranking?
Kitty Stone Elementary School is ranked #229 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Kitty Stone Elementary School often compared to?
Kitty Stone Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Kitty Stone Elementary School?
941 students attend Kitty Stone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Kitty Stone Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kitty Stone Elementary School?
Kitty Stone Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kitty Stone Elementary School offer ?
Kitty Stone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kitty Stone Elementary School part of?
Kitty Stone Elementary School is part of Jacksonville City School District.
School Reviews
5 2/22/2010
Kittystone is probably the best elementary school in the county. The quality of instructors is good. About the only drawback is that since it is in Alabama, physical education is of prime importance, so the arts get pushed to the back. They only get music once every seven days.
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