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Floyd Elementary School vs. Duck Springs Elementary School

Should you attend Floyd Elementary School or Duck Springs 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
Floyd Elementary School
601 Black Creek Rd
Gadsden, AL 35904
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Duck Springs Elementary School
10180 Duck Springs Rd
Attalla, AL 35954
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Floyd 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Duck Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
350 students
207 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Floyd 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 Duck Springs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Floyd Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Duck Springs Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
13 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Floyd 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 Duck Springs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Floyd Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gadsden 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Duck Springs Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Etowah 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.

Test Scores

#787 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#592 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Floyd 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 Duck Springs Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Floyd Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden City 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 Duck Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Etowah County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Floyd Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden City 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 Duck Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Etowah County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-59%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Floyd Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden City 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 Duck Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Etowah County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Floyd Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Duck Springs Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
30
16
Kindergarten Students
49
34
Grade 1 Students
60
31
Grade 2 Students
49
24
Grade 3 Students
59
34
Grade 4 Students
59
21
Grade 5 Students
44
20
Grade 6 Students
-
27

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Floyd Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gadsden City 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 American Indian at Duck Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Etowah County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Duck Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Etowah County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2001-02 school year.
% Hispanic
27%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Floyd Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gadsden City 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 Duck Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Etowah County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
46%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Floyd Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gadsden City 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 Duck Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Etowah County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
21%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Floyd Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gadsden City 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 Duck Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Etowah County 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
1%
% Two or more races
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Floyd Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gadsden City 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 Duck Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Etowah County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Floyd Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gadsden City 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 Duck Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Etowah County 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
87%
68%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Floyd Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gadsden City 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 Duck Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Etowah County 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
2%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Floyd Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gadsden City 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 Duck Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Etowah County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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