W O Lance Elementary School vs. Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School
Should I attend W O Lance Elementary School or Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
W O Lance Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Overview
Serving 581 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, W O Lance 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 6% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Bob Hardingshawmut 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-2
Total Students
581 students
253 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
61% | 39%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1038 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
37
37
Kindergarten Students
86
76
Grade 1 Students
79
69
Grade 2 Students
88
71
Grade 3 Students
81
-
Grade 4 Students
72
-
Grade 5 Students
70
-
Grade 6 Students
68
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
19%
7%
% Black
72%
44%
% White
8%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
