Rl Austin Elementary School in Georgiana, Alabama, closed in 2010 and served grades K through 6 with an enrollment of 279 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 prior to closure.
Math proficiency declined from 46% in 2019 to 35% in 2023, though it remained higher than the state average of 30% and the district average of 20% in 2023.
Reading proficiency was lower than the state average, measuring 41% in 2022 compared to the state's 47%, with scores largely stable but below state levels in recent years.
Science proficiency reached 30% in 2022, which was lower than the state average of 38%, showing a modest increase from 20% in 2021.
The student body was predominantly Black (175 students) with substantial socioeconomic need, as 76% of students were eligible for free lunch and 14% for reduced price lunch near closure.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
279 students
Showing 2001–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2001–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Black
63%
31%
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White
37%
50%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
1%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Rl Austin Elementary School?
279 students attend Rl Austin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Rl Austin Elementary School students are Black, and 37% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rl Austin Elementary School?
Rl Austin Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rl Austin Elementary School offer ?
Rl Austin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Rl Austin Elementary School part of?
Rl Austin Elementary School is part of Butler County School District.
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