Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
Tel:
(334)874-1635
- Sophia P Kingston Elementary School serves 133 students in grades 1-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (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 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Top Placements
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Sophia P Kingston Elementary School's student population of 133 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-5 |
| Total Students | 133 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sophia P Kingston Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sophia P Kingston Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. 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 | #1096 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| Black | 100% | 33% |
| White | n/a | 55% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Selma City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sophia P Kingston Elementary School is Phoenix sch (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Phoenix sch (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Clark Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Selma Clark Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 390 students
0.6 miles
405 Lawrence St
Selma, AL 36701
(334)874-1630 0.6 PK-5 390 - Selma Phoenix sch Alternative School
Grades: 4-11
0.6 miles
501 Plant St
Selma, AL 36701
(334)874-1718 0.6 4-11 n/a - Selma School Of Discovery Genesis Center Grades: 6 | 271 students
0.8 miles
400 Washington St
Selma, AL 36701
(334)874-1670 0.8 6 271 - Selma Payne Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 273 students
0.9 miles
1529 N Franklin St
Selma, AL 36701
(334)874-1660 0.9 PK-5 273 - Selma Knox Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 185 students
1.2 miles
1002 Mabry St
Selma, AL 36701
(334)874-1650 1.2 1-5 185
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