Saks Elementary School
Tel:
(256)741-6800
- Saks Elementary School serves 511 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
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Saks Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Saks Elementary School's student population of 511 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 511 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Saks Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Saks Elementary School is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #552 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 39% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 7% |
| Black | 37% | 33% |
| White | 52% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Calhoun County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Saks Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Saks Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Anniston Saks Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 357 students
0.0 miles
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256)741-6900 0.0 5-8 357 - Anniston Saks High School Grades: 8-12 | 399 students
0.3 miles
4401 Saks Rd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256)741-7000 0.3 8-12 399 - Anniston Anniston City Boot Camp School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
0.8 miles
4804 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256)231-5068 0.8 7-12 n/a - Anniston Anniston Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 350 students
0.8 miles
4800 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256)231-5020 0.8 5-8 350 - Anniston Anniston High School Grades: 9-12 | 525 students
2.8 miles
1301 Woodstock Ave
Anniston, AL 36207
(256)231-5010 2.8 9-12 525
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