Vincent Elementary School
Vincent Elementary School serves 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Vincent Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (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 45% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Vincent Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Vincent Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 404 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Vincent Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Vincent Elementary School is 0.47, 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 | #564 out of 1270 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | 19% | 33% |
| White | 70% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Shelby County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Vincent Elementary School is Vincent Middle High School (2.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Vincent Vincent Middle High School Math: 34% | Reading: 41%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 468 students10
2.7 miles
42505 Highway 25
Vincent, AL 35178
(205) 682-7300 2.7 6-12 468 - Childersburg Childersburg Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 243 students10
6.2 miles
235 Pinecrest Drive
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5525 6.2 K-4 243 - Childersburg Childersburg Middle School Math: 39% | Reading: 42%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 362 students10
7.7 miles
800 4th St Se
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5505 7.7 5-8 362 - Childersburg Ah Watwood Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 358 students10
7.9 miles
3002 Limbaugh Blvd
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5460 7.9 PK-4 358 - Childersburg Childersburg High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 408 students10
8.7 miles
1325 Fay S Perry Dr
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5477 8.7 9-12 408
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