Summary:
The Lanett City school district has only one elementary school, W.O. Lance Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. This school faces significant challenges, with a high percentage of minority and low-income students, as well as consistently low academic performance compared to the state average.
W.O. Lance Elementary has a student population that is 89.53% African American and Hispanic, and 87.09% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high poverty rate. The school's academic performance is extremely low, with proficiency rates in math and English ranging from just 5.71% to 33.33%, far below the state averages. This has resulted in the school being ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Alabama elementary schools for the past three years.
Despite adequate funding, with $9,031 spent per student, the school's persistent struggle to improve academic outcomes suggests the need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the unique challenges faced by its student population. Addressing the achievement gap and providing targeted resources and support will be crucial in order to improve educational opportunities for the children of Lanett City.
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