Saks Elementary School
Tel:
(256)741-6800
- Saks Elementary School serves 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Saks Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Saks Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Saks Elementary School's student population of 450 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 450 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Saks Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Saks Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #911 out of 1263 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 8% |
| Black | 33% | 33% |
| White | 55% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Calhoun County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Saks Elementary School is Saks High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Saks Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Anniston Saks Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 371 students
0.0 miles
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256)741-6900 0.0 5-8 371 - Anniston Saks High School Grades: 8-12 | 378 students
0.3 miles
4401 Saks Rd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256)741-7000 0.3 8-12 378 - Anniston Anniston City Boot Camp School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
0.8 miles
4804 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256)231-5100 0.8 7-12 n/a - Anniston Anniston Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 351 students
0.8 miles
4800 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256)231-5020 0.8 6-8 351 - Anniston Anniston High School Grades: 9-12 | 470 students
2.8 miles
1301 Woodstock Ave
Anniston, AL 36207
(256)231-5010 2.8 9-12 470
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