Elementary Schools in Etowah County

Summary:

The 11 elementary schools located in Etowah County, Alabama serve students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade, with student populations ranging from 211 to 739. While the schools vary in size and performance, a few standouts emerge based on their consistently high academic results and diverse student populations.

John S Jones Elementary School and Hokes Bluff Elementary School are among the top-performing schools in the county, with students outperforming their peers in math and English language arts. Southside Elementary School also stands out for its exceptional 3rd-grade performance and diverse student body. In contrast, schools like West End Elementary and Carlisle Elementary face significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates well below the county and state averages.

The data reveals substantial differences in academic performance between the top-performing and lower-performing schools, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and resources may be contributing to these disparities. Additionally, the analysis hints at a potential correlation between student demographics (particularly racial/ethnic composition and socioeconomic status) and academic outcomes, though further research would be needed to explore these relationships. Overall, the insights provide a comprehensive overview of the elementary schools in Etowah County, highlighting the strengths and challenges of the various institutions and offering valuable information for parents and educational decision-makers.

District Detail

401 Broad Street
Gadsden, AL 35901

(256) 549-7560

SchoolDigger Rank:
62^nd of 137 Alabama districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 8,702

Primary Schools: 11
Middle Schools: 4
High Schools: 7
Alternative Schools: 2

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Glencoe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	207 N College St	Glencoe	35905	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 492-4709	390	22	17.7	60.3%	335 (85.9%)	12 (3.1%)	22 (5.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.6%)	54.5	315^th of 684 public elementary schools	53.9%		75.4	149^th of 680 public elementary schools	78.1%	166	54.8	22.9			39.1	72.6	53.6			$8,375	$1,152	$7,223
Hokes Bluff Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5375 Main Street	Hokes Bluff	35903	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 492-5571	592	35	16.9	64.0%	548 (92.6%)	4 (0.7%)	13 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.9%)	82.7	99^th of 684 public elementary schools	85.5%		55.3	305^th of 680 public elementary schools	55.1%	206	54.3	50.0	56.0		57.6	82.7	75.0	80.3		$8,280	$1,183	$7,095
John S Jones Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Lumley Rd	Rainbow City	35906	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 442-2900	739	46	16.0	63.5%	541 (73.2%)	99 (13.4%)	21 (2.8%)	30 (4.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (6.2%)	85	84^th of 684 public elementary schools	87.7%		81.5	104^th of 680 public elementary schools	84.7%	20	69.0	56.8	68.1		52.1	76.7	69.8	85.5		$8,935	$1,866	$7,068
Southside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2551 Highway 77	Southside	35907	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	No	(256) 442-1090	570	33	17.1	43.0%	502 (88.1%)	10 (1.8%)	26 (4.6%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (3.9%)	81.5	113^th of 684 public elementary schools	83.5%		72.7	169^th of 680 public elementary schools	75.1%	56	76.1	46.9	38.3		61.7	87.5	71.6	79.0		$7,926	$882	$7,043
Gaston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4550 US Highway 411	Gadsden	35901	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 547-8828	272	16	16.7	76.5%	237 (87.1%)	10 (3.7%)	11 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.1%)	62.7	244^th of 684 public elementary schools	64.3%		70.5	182^nd of 680 public elementary schools	73.2%	62	30.6	45.7	32.3	41.5	54.3	61.1	65.7	80.7	53.7	$7,023	$864	$6,158
Highland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3156 Tabor Rd	Gadsden	35904	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 546-7409	225	15	15.0	69.3%	195 (86.7%)	2 (0.9%)	6 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (9.3%)	45.3	390^th of 684 public elementary schools	43.0%		55.1	308^th of 680 public elementary schools	54.7%	82	53.6	21.9	11.8	0.0	53.1	71.4	56.3	52.9	52.2	$10,660	$1,779	$8,880
Ivalee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	840 Gallant Rd	Attalla	35954	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 538-9781	240	14	16.9	66.7%	224 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.5%)	63.2	239^th of 684 public elementary schools	65.1%		64.9	233^rd of 680 public elementary schools	65.7%	6	44.0	53.3	34.8	31.8	45.2	68.0	64.5	69.6	54.6	$9,714	$1,908	$7,806
Carlisle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8025 Us Highway 431	Boaz	35956	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 622-1115	354	20	17.7	76.6%	272 (76.8%)	3 (0.8%)	53 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	3 (0.8%)	18 (5.1%)	42.8	413^th of 684 public elementary schools	39.6%		50.2	344^th of 680 public elementary schools	49.4%	69	40.0	12.5	11.9		48.4	65.7	54.7	57.9		$9,667	$1,595	$8,073
Duck Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10180 Duck Springs Rd	Attalla	35954	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 538-6301	211	12	17.5	76.3%	168 (79.6%)	8 (3.8%)	22 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.2%)	52.8	324^th of 684 public elementary schools	52.6%		49.2	350^th of 680 public elementary schools	48.5%	26	8.3	38.9	31.8	48.2	42.1	52.8	50.0	81.0	59.3	$10,593	$2,046	$8,547
West End Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6795 Highway 132	Altoona	35952	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 622-1085	390	22	17.7	78.2%	341 (87.4%)	8 (2.1%)	24 (6.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.8%)	32.3	477^th of 684 public elementary schools	30.3%		46	370^th of 680 public elementary schools	45.6%	107	21.6	5.6	25.0	25.6	28.3	43.1	37.7	66.7	55.8	$8,873	$1,840	$7,033
Whitesboro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5080 Leeth Gap Rd	Boaz	35956	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 622-1110	348	23	15.1	53.7%	325 (93.4%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	69.5	194^th of 684 public elementary schools	71.6%		61.9	246^th of 680 public elementary schools	63.8%	52	50.0	54.4	26.7		54.4	80.4	78.3	59.1		$8,979	$1,916	$7,062

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Boaz City	6.8 mi	5	46^th
Gadsden City	7.89 mi	15	95^th
Attalla City	8.3 mi	3	55^th
Albertville City	11 mi	6	101^st
Marshall County	12.22 mi	15	81^st

Elementary Schools in Etowah County

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