Straughn Elementary School
Straughn Elementary School serves 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Straughn 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Straughn Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Straughn Elementary School's student population of 588 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 588 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Straughn Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Straughn Elementary School is 0.13, 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 Testing Rank | #176 out of 1270 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
| Black | 3% | 33% |
| White | 93% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Covington County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Straughn Elementary School is Straughn High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Straughn Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Andalusia Straughn Middle School Math: 51% | Reading: 56%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 275 students10
0.0 miles
29324 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 222-4090 0 6-8 275 - Andalusia Straughn High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 385 students10
0.1 miles
29448 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 222-2511 0.1 9-12 385 - Andalusia Andalusia Junior High School Math: 34% | Reading: 43%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 274 students10
5.8 miles
408 4th Avenue
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-7569 5.8 7-8 274 - Andalusia Andalusia High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 497 students10
6.1 miles
701 Third St
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-7569 6.1 9-12 497 - Andalusia Andalusia Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 1,012 student10
8.8 miles
1501 West Bypass
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1224 8.8 PK-6 1,012
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