Ladonia Elementary School
Ladonia Elementary School serves 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Ladonia Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Students: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ladonia Elementary School's student population of 479 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
479 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Ladonia Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Ladonia Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#294 out of 1263 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
4%
9%

Black
23%
32%

White
65%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
48%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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