Northington Elementary School
Northington Elementary School serves 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (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 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Northington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Northington Elementary School's student population of 447 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northington Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
75%
33%
White
6%
55%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
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