Serving 1,152 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Providence 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 17% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,152 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Providence Elementary serves the northwest part of Huntsville, AL, covering an area of approximately 9.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Providence Elementary School's student population of 1,152 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,152 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
In Accordance with the Requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA")
School Rankings
Providence 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 Providence Elementary School is 0.48, which is less 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
#736 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
71%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Providence Elementary School's ranking?
Providence Elementary School is ranked #736 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Providence Elementary School?
1,152 students attend Providence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Providence Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Providence Elementary School?
Providence Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Providence Elementary School offer ?
Providence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Providence Elementary School part of?
Providence Elementary School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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