Moulton Elementary School ranked #298 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #274 in 2022 and notable improvement from #529 in 2019 among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was 37%, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 59%, also higher than the state average of 47%, reflecting upward trends in reading and stable math scores for this Alabama high school.
Minority enrollment represented 14% of the total 694 students, with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 and 46 teachers serving grades Pre–K through 4, typical of a medium–sized suburban New Jersey high school.
Free and reduced–price lunch eligibility indicated that 55% of students qualified, signaling socioeconomic challenges within this Union County NJ high school community.
Science proficiency ranged between 40% and 44%, higher than the state average of 38%, maintaining top 50% performance in the state among comparable New Jersey high schools.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Moulton Elementary School serves the southern part of Moulton, AL, covering an area of approximately 161.1 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 12.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moulton Elementary School's student population of 695 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
695 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning Takes A Lifetime
School Rankings
Moulton Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moulton Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#298 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-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 is Moulton Elementary School's ranking?
Moulton Elementary School is ranked #298 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 30% AL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Moulton Elementary School?
695 students attend Moulton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Moulton Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moulton Elementary School?
Moulton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Moulton Elementary School offer ?
Moulton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Moulton Elementary School part of?
Moulton Elementary School is part of Lawrence County School District.
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