Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School serves 505 students in grades 3-4.
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
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 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% 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 bottom 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School is 0.62, 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 Testing Rank | #919 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 8% |
| Black | 43% | 33% |
| White | 43% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Alexander City Alexander City Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 440 students10
0.7 miles
359 State St
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8660 0.7 7-8 440 - Alexander City Benjamin Russell High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 876 students10
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 PK-2 816 - Alexander City William L Radney Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 45%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 5-6 | 425 students10
2.2 miles
140 Allison Drive
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8636 2.2 5-6 425 - Daviston Horseshoe Bend High School Math: 33% | Reading: 39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 811 students10
13.1 miles
10684 Highway 22 E
Daviston, AL 36256
(256) 329-9110 13.1 PK-12 811
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