Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School
Tel:
(256)234-8631
- Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School serves 505 students in grades 3-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Nathaniel H Stephens 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 bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School's student population of 505 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-4 |
| Total Students | 505 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Nathaniel H Stephens 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 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School is 0.61, which is more 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 School Rank (16-17) | #617 out of 1263 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 8% |
| Black | 43% | 33% |
| White | 44% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alexander City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School is Benjamin Russell High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alexander City Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jim Pearson Elementary School (2.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Alexander City Alexander City Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 440 students
0.7 miles
359 State St
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256)234-8660 0.7 7-8 440 - Alexander City Benjamin Russell High School Grades: 9-12 | 876 students
1.2 miles
225 Heard Blvd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256)234-8611 1.2 9-12 876 - Alexander City Jim Pearson Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 816 students
2.0 miles
1240 Scott Rd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256)234-8625 2.0 PK-2 816 - Alexander City William L Radney Elementary School Grades: 5-6 | 425 students
2.2 miles
140 Allison Drive
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256)234-8636 2.2 5-6 425 - Daviston Horseshoe Bend High School Grades: PK-12 | 811 students
13.1 miles
10684 Highway 22 E
Daviston, AL 36256
(256)329-9110 13.1 PK-12 811
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