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Whitesboro Elementary School

5080 Leeth Gap Rd
Boaz, AL 35956

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Top 10%

Tel: (256) 622-1110

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Whitesboro Elementary School serves 321 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Whitesboro Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 321 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Whitesboro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Whitesboro Elementary School's student population of 321 students has grown by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

321 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Whitesboro Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Whitesboro Elementary School is 0.13, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AL)

Overall Testing Rank

#116 out of 1263 schools
(Top 10%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Whitesboro Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Whitesboro Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

45%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Whitesboro Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Whitesboro Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

32%

White

93%

53%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Whitesboro Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.13

0.61

This chart display the diversity score of Whitesboro Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

34%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Whitesboro Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Etowah County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whitesboro Elementary School's ranking?

Whitesboro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).

How many students attend Whitesboro Elementary School?

321 students attend Whitesboro Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Whitesboro Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitesboro Elementary School?

Whitesboro Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Whitesboro Elementary School offer ?

Whitesboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Whitesboro Elementary School part of?

Whitesboro Elementary School is part of Etowah County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 321 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education