Rucker Boulevard Elementary School serves 535 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Rucker Boulevard Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rucker Boulevard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Rucker Boulevard Elementary School's student population of 535 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rucker Boulevard Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Rucker Boulevard Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#175 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
19%
9%
Black
32%
32%
White
43%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rucker Boulevard Elementary School's ranking?
Rucker Boulevard Elementary School is ranked #175 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Rucker Boulevard Elementary School often compared to?
Rucker Boulevard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holly Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Rucker Boulevard Elementary School?
535 students attend Rucker Boulevard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Rucker Boulevard Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rucker Boulevard Elementary School?
Rucker Boulevard Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rucker Boulevard Elementary School offer ?
Rucker Boulevard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Rucker Boulevard Elementary School part of?
Rucker Boulevard Elementary School is part of Enterprise City School District.
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