Reid Elementary School in Athens, Alabama, closed in 2010 after serving grades Kindergarten through 6 with an enrollment of 161 students and a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 as of its last reporting years.
The school was Title I eligible and served a diverse student body including 61 minority students, with 76 students qualifying for free lunch and 24 for reduced–price lunch, reflecting a moderate level of socioeconomic need.
Math proficiency showed fluctuating trends before closure, declining from as high as 90% in 2013 to between 30% and 45% during later years, generally remaining higher than the Alabama state average which ranged from 29% to 47%.
Reading proficiency declined notably from around 85% in 2011 to approximately 30%–55% in subsequent years, though it remained roughly equal to the state average during the last reported periods.
Science proficiency was reported at 40%–41% in 2022, which was higher than the state average of 38%; the school's performance in core subjects demonstrated variability prior to closure.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
161 students
Showing 2001–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2001–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2001–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
12%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
31%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
50%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2001–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
1%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Reid Elementary School?
161 students attend Reid Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Reid Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, and 16% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Reid Elementary School?
Reid Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Reid Elementary School offer ?
Reid Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Reid Elementary School part of?
Reid Elementary School is part of Limestone County School District.
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