W S Neal Elementary School in Brewton, AL ranked #436 in the state in 2023, improving from #591 in 2022 but showing an overall decline from its 2012 rank of #164; it serves grades Pre–K through 4 with 521 students and a 16:1 student–teacher ratio.
Math proficiency at the school was 36% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 49%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 25% to 29%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Minority enrollment represented 40% of the student body, with 336 students eligible for free lunch and 33 for reduced–price lunch, reflecting a socioeconomic trend consistent with Title I eligibility.
Enrollment slightly declined from 560 students in 2019 to 521 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch decreased from 67% in 2019 to 64% combining free and reduced lunch in 2023.
As a Title I eligible school in the Escambia County district, W S Neal Elementary had a stable student–teacher ratio near the state median and did not offer virtual instruction during the most recent reporting period.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
W S Neal Elementary School's student population of 500 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
500 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Student, Every Day!
School Rankings
W S Neal Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W S Neal Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#436 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
27%
31%
White
59%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W S Neal Elementary School's ranking?
W S Neal Elementary School is ranked #436 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend W S Neal Elementary School?
500 students attend W S Neal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of W S Neal Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W S Neal Elementary School?
W S Neal Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does W S Neal Elementary School offer ?
W S Neal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W S Neal Elementary School part of?
W S Neal Elementary School is part of Escambia County School District.
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