Saks Elementary School ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools overall in 2023, declining from #526 in 2021 to #808 in 2023 in state rankings.
Math proficiency at the school was 15–19%, lower than the state average of 30% in 2023, while reading proficiency was 35–39%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was 35–39%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased to 616 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1; minority enrollment was 57%, reflecting a diverse student body with a large percentage (81%) eligible for free lunch indicating socioeconomic challenges.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 6 and participates in the National School Lunch Program; virtual instruction is not offered.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to the state rate of 88%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Saks Elementary School serves the southern part of its district in Anniston, AL, covering an area of approximately 6.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Saks Elementary School's student population of 625 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
625 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Saks Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saks Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#808 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
41%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
40%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saks Elementary School's ranking?
Saks Elementary School is ranked #808 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Saks Elementary School?
625 students attend Saks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Saks Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Saks Elementary School?
Saks Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Saks Elementary School offer ?
Saks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Saks Elementary School part of?
Saks Elementary School is part of Calhoun County School District.
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