Serving 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pintlala 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Pintlala Elementary School serves the southwest part of Hope Hull, AL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 112.3 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.6 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 10.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pintlala Elementary School's student population of 170 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
170 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Pintlala 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 Pintlala Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#903 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
42%
31%
White
36%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pintlala Elementary School's ranking?
Pintlala Elementary School is ranked #903 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Pintlala Elementary School often compared to?
Pintlala Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blount Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Pintlala Elementary School?
170 students attend Pintlala Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Pintlala Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pintlala Elementary School?
Pintlala Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pintlala Elementary School offer ?
Pintlala Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pintlala Elementary School part of?
Pintlala Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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