Serving 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nixon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nixon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Nixon Elementary School's student population of 445 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
445 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Nixon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nixon Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1213 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
84%
32%
White
1%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nixon Elementary School's ranking?
Nixon Elementary School is ranked #1213 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Nixon Elementary School often compared to?
Nixon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, Morris Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Nixon Elementary School?
445 students attend Nixon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Nixon Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Nixon Elementary School offer ?
Nixon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nixon Elementary School part of?
Nixon Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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