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Stapleton School

Summary:

Stapleton School is an elementary school in Stapleton, AL, serving 193 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Baldwin County School District, which is ranked 33 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 4-star rating.

While Stapleton School has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, its test scores in mathematics and English/language arts are generally lower than the Baldwin County and Alabama state averages, particularly in the lower grade levels. For example, in 3rd grade mathematics, Stapleton School's proficiency rate was 19.05% compared to the Baldwin County average of 45.41% and the Alabama average of 42.16%. Additionally, Stapleton School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.07% to 56.99% over the past three school years, which is higher than some nearby schools like Spanish Fort Elementary (30.93%) and Rockwell Elementary (25.14%).

While Stapleton School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 15.8 compared to the state average and some nearby schools, its statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 118 out of 692 Alabama elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 269 out of 684 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school may be struggling to keep pace with the performance of other elementary schools in the state, and its performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school's ranking for female students generally higher than for male students, and the ranking for white students lower than the overall school ranking.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 35480 Harriot Avestap
       Stapleton, AL  36578

(251) 937-2038

District: Baldwin County

SchoolDigger Rank:
269th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,754 Help


Students who attend Stapleton School usually attend:

Middle:    Bay Minette Middle School
High:    Baldwin County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  193

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.0%
Two or more races:
9.8%
Hispanic:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stapleton School ranks better than 60.7% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 11th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Baldwin County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85%), two or more races (9.8%), Hispanic (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stapleton School is 15.8, which is the 7th best among 22 elementary schools in the Baldwin County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stapleton School is $13,754, which is the 3rd highest among 22 elementary schools in the Baldwin County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stapleton School:

SchoolDigger ranks Stapleton School 269th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Stapleton School in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Baldwin County:

SchoolDigger ranks Baldwin County 33rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Stapleton School

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Rank History for all students at Stapleton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.18 254th 623 59.2%
2005 46.49 407th 688 40.8%
2006 58.96 281st 689 59.2%
2007 63.85 249th 698 64.3%
2008 65.29 233rd 698 66.6%
2009 62.24 263rd 696 62.2%
2010 61.11 303rd 704 57.0%
2011 77.44 98th 709 86.2%
2012 65.52 252nd 696 63.8%
2013 72.59 125th 696 82.0%
2014 73.47 136th 695 80.4%
2015 56.65 273rd 691 60.5%
2016 74.13 146th 691 78.9%
2017 66.02 210th 688 69.5%
2018 64.23 243rd 680 64.3%
2019 74.49 147th 681 78.4%
2021 77.94 118th 692 82.9%
2022 70.36 180th 687 73.8%
2023 68.79 198th 680 70.9%
2024 60.08 269th 684 60.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stapleton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.94 376th 651 42.2%
2019 68.82 150th 649 76.9%
2021 86.37 37th 653 94.3%
2022 62.17 220th 651 66.2%
2023 69.65 148th 623 76.2%
2024 61.56 256th 670 61.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Stapleton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 65.61 190th 639 70.3%
2018 71.12 166th 640 74.1%
2019 74.41 128th 646 80.2%
2021 77.28 113th 656 82.8%
2022 69.70 169th 656 74.2%
2023 74.95 132nd 645 79.5%
2024 55.42 280th 650 56.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Stapleton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 48.22 349th 639 45.4%
2018 54.53 309th 650 52.5%
2019 66.99 192nd 650 70.5%
2021 64.90 213th 669 68.2%
2022 65.64 209th 669 68.8%
2023 68.29 191st 649 70.6%
2024 64.95 215th 655 67.2%
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Rank History for White students at Stapleton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.27 284th 508 44.1%
2019 60.86 173rd 529 67.3%
2021 65.25 153rd 539 71.6%
2022 58.19 203rd 540 62.4%
2023 52.64 246th 528 53.4%
2024 47.60 288th 535 46.2%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Stapleton School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 115 115
1989 119 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1990 109 6 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 121
1991 103 6 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 114
1992 103 6 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 114
1993 97 7 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 108
1994 114 4 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 121
1995 121 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 127
1996 121 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 127
1997 150 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1998 144 7 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 153
1999 134 5 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 141
2000 167 5 0 0 2 n/a n/a 1 175
2001 158 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 162
2002 171 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2003 171 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2004 185 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2005 201 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2006 201 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2007 183 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2008 193 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2009 225 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2010 199 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 202
2011 208 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 210
2012 208 6 0 1 0 0 3 0 218
2013 190 2 0 3 3 1 3 0 202
2014 172 2 0 1 4 0 3 0 182
2015 173 1 2 0 2 0 5 0 183
2016 173 6 2 5 2 0 2 0 190
2017 177 6 1 11 1 0 2 0 198
2018 168 6 2 12 2 0 5 0 195
2019 157 6 3 13 2 0 8 0 189
2020 164 6 1 10 3 0 12 0 196
2021 155 2 0 7 2 0 16 0 182
2022 151 1 1 8 2 0 18 0 181
2023 164 2 1 4 3 0 19 0 193

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Stapleton School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 115 8.0 14.3 0
1989 125 8.0 15.6 n/a
1990 121 9.0 13.4 0
1991 114 9.6 11.8 n/a
1992 114 9.0 12.6 n/a
1993 108 9.0 12.0 n/a
1994 121 8.2 14.8 n/a
1995 127 8.5 14.9 n/a
1996 127 8.5 14.9 n/a
1997 156 11.7 13.3 39.1
1998 153 11.9 12.9 42.5
1999 141 12.0 11.8 51.8
2000 175 14.0 12.5 44.8
2001 162 15.0 10.8 46.3
2002 173 14.5 11.9 38.7
2003 173 14.5 11.9 38.7
2004 188 17.0 11.1 43.1
2005 201 20.5 9.8 44.3
2006 201 16.0 12.6 43.3
2007 185 16.8 11.0 44.9
2008 198 17.5 11.3 34.8
2009 230 16.9 13.5 43.9
2010 202 16.3 12.3 47
2011 210 23.0 9.0 39.5
2012 218 16.1 13.4 41.3
2013 202 15.6 12.9 40.1
2014 182 13.6 13.3 39.6
2015 183 10.0 18.3 36.1
2016 190 11.0 17.2 40
2017 198 9.9 20.0 44.9
2018 195 11.1 17.4 49.7
2019 189 10.9 17.2 47.1
2020 196 11.3 17.2 52.6
2021 182 11.1 16.3 52.7
2022 181 11.4 15.8 48.1
2023 193 12.1 15.8 57

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Stapleton School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 115 8.0 14.3 0
1989 125 8.0 15.6 n/a
1990 121 9.0 13.4 0
1991 114 9.6 11.8 n/a
1992 114 9.0 12.6 n/a
1993 108 9.0 12.0 n/a
1994 121 8.2 14.8 n/a
1995 127 8.5 14.9 n/a
1996 127 8.5 14.9 n/a
1997 156 11.7 13.3 39.1
1998 153 11.9 12.9 42.5
1999 141 12.0 11.8 51.8
2000 175 14.0 12.5 44.8
2001 162 15.0 10.8 46.3
2002 173 14.5 11.9 38.7
2003 173 14.5 11.9 38.7
2004 188 17.0 11.1 43.1
2005 201 20.5 9.8 44.3
2006 201 16.0 12.6 43.3
2007 185 16.8 11.0 44.9
2008 198 17.5 11.3 34.8
2009 230 16.9 13.5 43.9
2010 202 16.3 12.3 47
2011 210 23.0 9.0 39.5
2012 218 16.1 13.4 41.3
2013 202 15.6 12.9 40.1
2014 182 13.6 13.3 39.6
2015 183 10.0 18.3 36.1
2016 190 11.0 17.2 40
2017 198 9.9 20.0 44.9
2018 195 11.1 17.4 49.7
2019 189 10.9 17.2 47.1
2020 196 11.3 17.2 52.6
2021 182 11.1 16.3 52.7
2022 181 11.4 15.8 48.1
2023 193 12.1 15.8 57

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Stapleton School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,147 (15.6%) $11,601 (84.3%) $13,754

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stapleton School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 147th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 198th of 680 Elementary schools
 7.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stapleton School)79.248
 31.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Baldwin County)67.146.7
 20.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stapleton School)53.143.5
 9.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Baldwin County)56.938.9
 18.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stapleton School)53.647.1
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Baldwin County)58.538.8
 19.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Stapleton School)69.627.8
 41.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Baldwin County)60.139.3
 20.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students189193
 2.1%
African American62
 66.7%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic134
 69.2%
Pacific Islander00
White157164
 4.5%
Two or More Races819
 137.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.1%57%
 9.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Stapleton School

Students at Stapleton School are 85% White, 10% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 193 students attended Stapleton School.

Students who attend Stapleton School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bay Minette Middle School
High : Baldwin County High School

Stapleton School ranks 269th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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