Serving 135 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Knox Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
135 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
24%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
46%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
99%
31%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2012–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted40.7%
11.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
53%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Knox Elementary School?
135 students attend Knox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Knox Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Knox Elementary School?
Knox Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Knox Elementary School offer ?
Knox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Knox Elementary School part of?
Knox Elementary School is part of Selma City School District.
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