Elementary Schools in Florence City

The Florence City school district in Alabama is home to 4 elementary schools, serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools vary in their academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation, with Kilby Laboratory School emerging as the standout institution in the district.

Kilby Laboratory School consistently ranks among the top 5% of elementary schools in Alabama, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school excels in both academic performance and student diversity, with the highest test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, and a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (11.7%), indicating a higher socioeconomic status compared to the other schools in the district. In contrast, Harlan Elementary School and Weeden Elementary School have the highest percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 89.8% and 87.03%, respectively, suggesting a higher concentration of students from low-income families.

The data also reveals interesting insights about the relationship between socioeconomic status and academic performance, as well as the lack of a clear correlation between spending per student and test scores. While Weeden Elementary School has the highest spending per student at $14,455, it does not necessarily have the best test scores, while Forest Hills School, with the lowest spending per student at $10,545, performs relatively well. Similarly, the student-teacher ratio does not appear to be a significant factor in determining academic performance, as Harlan Elementary School, with the lowest student-teacher ratio, does not have the highest test scores.