Peterson Elementary School (Closed 2007)
- Peterson Elementary School served 153 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Peterson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 153 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2006-2007 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 |
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| Black | 99% | 33% |
| White | 1% | 55% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Montgomery County School District | |
Source: 2006-2007 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Peterson Elementary School is Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Macmillan International At Mckee (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Montgomery Macmillan International At Mckee Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 360 students
0.2 miles
4015 Mcinnis Road
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334)284-7137 0.2 K-5 360 - Montgomery Morris Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 568 students
0.7 miles
801 Hill St
Montgomery, AL 36108
(334)223-6920 0.7 PK-5 568 - Montgomery Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 507 students
1.0 miles
3440 Mcgehee Rd
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334)284-7500 1.0 9-12 507 - Montgomery Montgomery Preparatory Academy For Career Technologies Vocational School
Grades: 10-12
1.1 miles
2901 East South Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334)241-5307 1.1 10-12 n/a - Montgomery Nixon Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 438 students
1.5 miles
1000 Edgar D Nixon Ave
Montgomery, AL 36104
(334)269-3012 1.5 PK-5 438
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