Vaughn Road Elementary School
Vaughn Road Elementary School serves 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Vaughn Road Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vaughn Road Elementary School's student population of 444 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vaughn Road Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Vaughn Road Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1140 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
92%
32%
White
3%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Vaughn Road Elementary School often compared to?
Vaughn Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daniel Pratt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Vaughn Road Elementary School?
444 students attend Vaughn Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Vaughn Road Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vaughn Road Elementary School?
Vaughn Road Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vaughn Road Elementary School offer ?
Vaughn Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Vaughn Road Elementary School part of?
Vaughn Road Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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