William L Radney Elementary School
Tel:
(256)234-8636
- William L Radney Elementary School serves 420 students in grades 5-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
William L Radney Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- William L Radney Elementary School's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
| Total Students | 420 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- William L Radney Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of William L Radney Elementary School is 0.58, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #367 out of 1,264 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| Black | 40% | 33% |
| White | 51% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alexander City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to William L Radney Elementary School is Benjamin Russell High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alexander City Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School (2.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Alexander City Benjamin Russell High School Grades: 9-12 | 892 students
1.2 miles
225 Heard Blvd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256)234-8611 1.2 9-12 892 - Alexander City Alexander City Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 433 students
1.6 miles
359 State St
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256)234-8660 1.6 7-8 433 - Alexander City Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School Grades: 3-4 | 490 students
2.2 miles
851 Laurel St
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256)234-8631 2.2 3-4 490 - Alexander City Jim Pearson Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 820 students
2.5 miles
1240 Scott Rd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256)234-8625 2.5 PK-2 820 - Rockford Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 295 students
14.1 miles
243 Coosa County Rd 75
Rockford, AL 35136
(256)377-4384 14.1 9-12 295
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