Serving 351 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Lead Building A 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lead Building A's student population of 351 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lead Building A ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lead Building A is 0.14, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#974 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
93%
32%
White
2%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lead Building A's ranking?
Lead Building A is ranked #974 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Lead Building A?
351 students attend Lead Building A.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Lead Building A students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lead Building A?
Lead Building A has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Lead Building A offer ?
Lead Building A offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Lead Building A part of?
Lead Building A is part of LEAD Academy School District.
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