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Blount Elementary School vs. Pike Road Elementary School

Should you attend Blount Elementary School or Pike Road Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Blount Elementary School
1650 Ray Thorington Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Pike Road Elementary School
500 Avenue Of Learning
Pike Road, AL 36064
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Pike Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blount Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 955 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Pike Road Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-3
Total Students
331 students
955 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Blount Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pike Road Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blount Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pike Road Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Blount Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pike Road Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Blount Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pike Road Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pike Road City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#234 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
#170 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Blount Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pike Road Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in AL)
45-49%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blount Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pike Road Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pike Road City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blount Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pike Road Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pike Road City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blount Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Blount Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pike Road Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
31
85
Kindergarten Students
47
195
Grade 1 Students
62
238
Grade 2 Students
44
218
Grade 3 Students
51
219
Grade 4 Students
45
-
Grade 5 Students
51
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Blount Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
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% Asian
19%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Blount Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pike Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pike Road City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Blount Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pike Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pike Road City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
60%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Blount Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pike Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pike Road City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
11%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Blount Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pike Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pike Road City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Blount Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pike Road Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pike Road City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Blount Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pike Road Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pike Road City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Blount Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pike Road Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pike Road City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Blount Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pike Road Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pike Road City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
 
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