Locust Fork Elementary School
Locust Fork Elementary School serves 523 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Locust Fork Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (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 47% (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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Locust Fork Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Locust Fork Elementary School's student population of 523 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 523 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Rankings
Locust Fork Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Locust Fork Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #437 out of 1263 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | 3% | 33% |
| White | 92% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Blount County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Locust Fork Elementary School is Locust Fork High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Oneonta Elementary School (4.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Locust Fork Locust Fork High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 505 students10
0.1 miles
77 School Rd
Locust Fork, AL 35097
(205) 681-7846 0.1 7-12 505 - Oneonta Oneonta Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 684 students10
4.7 miles
27605 State Hwy 75
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 625-4108 4.7 K-5 684 - Oneonta Oneonta High School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 452 students10
4.7 miles
27605 State Hwy 75
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 625-3801 4.7 9-12 452 - Oneonta Allgood Alternative School Alternative School Grades: 2-12
6.0 miles
45 Community Rd
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 274-9865 6 2-12 n/a - Cleveland Cleveland High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 385 students10
6.4 miles
71 High School St
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 274-9915 6.4 7-12 385
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