Kitty Stone Elementary School ranked #222 in Alabama in 2023, declining from its peak rank of #103 in 2017 but remaining within the top 20% statewide for overall performance.
Reading proficiency was 68%, higher than the state average of 47%, while math proficiency was 39%, higher than the state average of 30%; science proficiency ranged from 55% to 59%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased from 795 students in 2013 to 941 in 2023, with minority enrollment at 49%, including 306 Black and 61 Hispanic students; 548 students qualified for free lunch, reflecting socioeconomic factors in this Alabama public elementary school.
Kitty Stone Elementary served grades prekindergarten through 6 with 941 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 in 2023, consistent with recent years.
Math proficiency declined from 65% in 2019 to 39% in 2023, indicating a downward trend despite still outperforming the state average.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 929 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Kitty Stone Elementary School's attendance zone in Jacksonville, AL, encompasses an area of 11 square miles, covering the entire school district. Most residents can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4 miles away.
- 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 929 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
929 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kitty Stone Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kitty Stone Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#222 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kitty Stone Elementary School's ranking?
Kitty Stone Elementary School is ranked #222 out of 1,275 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, Weaver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% 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?
929 students attend Kitty Stone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Kitty Stone Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% 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 10/10/2025
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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