Terry Heights Elementary School served 189 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
91%
32%
White
4%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Terry Heights Elementary School?
189 students attend Terry Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Terry Heights Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Terry Heights Elementary School?
Terry Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Terry Heights Elementary School offer ?
Terry Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Terry Heights Elementary School part of?
Terry Heights Elementary School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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