Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, W S Neal Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
W S Neal Elementary School's student population of 538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
W S Neal Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W S Neal Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#459 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
28%
32%
White
67%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #459 out of 1,276 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend W S Neal Elementary School?
538 students attend W S Neal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of W S Neal Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W S Neal Elementary School?
W S Neal Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does W S Neal Elementary School offer ?
W S Neal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
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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