Locust Fork Elementary School serves 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Locust Fork Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Locust Fork Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Locust Fork Elementary School's student population of 489 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Locust Fork Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Locust Fork Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#224 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
1%
32%
White
92%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Locust Fork Elementary School's ranking?
Locust Fork Elementary School is ranked #224 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Locust Fork Elementary School?
489 students attend Locust Fork Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Locust Fork Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Locust Fork Elementary School?
Locust Fork Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Locust Fork Elementary School offer ?
Locust Fork Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Locust Fork Elementary School part of?
Locust Fork Elementary School is part of Blount County School District.
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