Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School
Tel:
(256)234-8631
- Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School serves 490 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% 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 490 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-4 |
| Total Students | 490 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary 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 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #534 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| 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 | 9% | 7% |
| Black | 43% | 33% |
| White | 45% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 61% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alexander City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 433 students
0.7 miles
359 State St
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256)234-8660 0.7 7-8 433 - Alexander City Benjamin Russell High School Grades: 9-12 | 892 students
1.2 miles
225 Heard Blvd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256)234-8611 1.2 9-12 892 - Alexander City Jim Pearson Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 820 students
2.0 miles
1240 Scott Rd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256)234-8625 2.0 PK-2 820 - Alexander City William L Radney Elementary School Grades: 5-6 | 420 students
2.2 miles
140 Allison Drive
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256)234-8636 2.2 5-6 420 - Daviston Horseshoe Bend High School Grades: PK-12 | 824 students
13.1 miles
10684 Highway 22 E
Daviston, AL 36256
(256)329-9110 13.1 PK-12 824
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