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Phenix City Elementary School

2307 South Railroad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867

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Phenix City Elementary School serves 699 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Phenix City 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 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 699 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Phenix City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Phenix City Elementary School's student population of 699 students has declined by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

699 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

43 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Phenix City Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Phenix City Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AL)

Overall Testing Rank

#900 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Phenix City Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

11%

24%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Phenix City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

29%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Phenix City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Phenix City Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

10%

Black

66%

32%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Phenix City Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

18%

53%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Phenix City Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.52

0.61

This chart display the diversity score of Phenix City Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

76%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Phenix City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Phenix City School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Phenix City Elementary School's ranking?

Phenix City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

How many students attend Phenix City Elementary School?

699 students attend Phenix City Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

66% of Phenix City Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Phenix City Elementary School?

Phenix City Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Phenix City Elementary School offer ?

Phenix City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Phenix City Elementary School part of?

Phenix City Elementary School is part of Phenix City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 699 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education