W E Striplin Elementary School ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools in recent years, with the state rank improving slightly from #1080 in 2021 to #951 in 2023.
Math proficiency was 17%, reading proficiency was 25%, and science proficiency ranged from 10% to 14%, all lower than the state average in the latest reporting years.
Enrollment increased from 374 students in 2016 to 407 in 2023, with minority enrollment representing 89% of the student body and 87% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges.
The school serves grades prekindergarten through 5 with 407 students and 24 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of about 17 to 1.
Graduation rate data shows the school's rate at 80% in 2023, below the state average of 88%, consistent with lower overall academic performance trends for this Union County NJ high school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Striplin Elementary School serves a central area in Gadsden, AL, covering approximately 2.5 square miles. Families typically live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest point from the school being about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
W E Striplin Elementary School's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
W E Striplin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W E Striplin Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#951 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
30%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
56%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
9%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W E Striplin Elementary School's ranking?
W E Striplin Elementary School is ranked #951 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are W E Striplin Elementary School often compared to?
W E Striplin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Floyd Elementary School, Attalla Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend W E Striplin Elementary School?
400 students attend W E Striplin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of W E Striplin Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W E Striplin Elementary School?
W E Striplin Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does W E Striplin Elementary School offer ?
W E Striplin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W E Striplin Elementary School part of?
W E Striplin Elementary School is part of Gadsden City School District.
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