Winfield Elementary School serves 537 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Winfield Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Winfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Winfield Elementary School's student population of 537 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
537 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Winfield Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Winfield Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#93 out of 1276 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%

Hispanic
3%
10%

Black
4%
32%

White
90%
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
34%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Winfield Elementary School's ranking?
Winfield Elementary School is ranked #93 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Winfield Elementary School often compared to?
Winfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hackleburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Winfield Elementary School?
537 students attend Winfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Winfield Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% 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 Winfield Elementary School?
Winfield Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Winfield Elementary School offer ?
Winfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Winfield Elementary School part of?
Winfield Elementary School is part of Winfield City School District.
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