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Locust Fork Elementary

Summary:

Locust Fork Elementary is a public elementary school serving 519 students in grades PK-6 in the town of Locust Fork, Alabama, which is part of the Blount County School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic assessments, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts.

Locust Fork Elementary's academic success extends across various student subgroups, including female, male, White, and low-socioeconomic status students. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 18th out of 670 Alabama elementary schools for low-income students, with a 5-star rating. This is impressive, given that Locust Fork Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.33% to 66.28% in recent years. The school's spending per student ($8,021 in 2018-2019) is slightly higher than the state average, and its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.8 to 18.9 in recent years, may also contribute to its strong academic performance.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools, such as Blountsville Elementary School, also in the Blount County district, Locust Fork Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. The school has consistently improved its statewide ranking, moving from the 321st position out of 680 Alabama elementary schools in 2017-2018 to the 69th position out of 684 schools in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has also improved from 3 stars to 5 stars during this period.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 155 School Rd
       Locust Fork, AL  35097

(205) 681-9512

District: Blount County

SchoolDigger Rank:
69th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,021 Help


Students who attend Locust Fork Elementary usually attend:

High:    Locust Fork High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  539

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.1%
Hispanic:
8.9%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.9% Help


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Compare Details Locust Fork Elementary ranks better than 89.9% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Blount County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.81. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.1%), Hispanic (8.9%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Locust Fork Elementary is 17, which is the 3rd best among 5 elementary schools in the Blount County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Locust Fork Elementary is $8,021. 3 elementary schools in the Blount County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Locust Fork Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Locust Fork Elementary 69th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Locust Fork Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Blount County:

SchoolDigger ranks Blount County 51st of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Locust Fork Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Locust Fork Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 37.49 424th 623 31.9%
2005 61.03 251st 688 63.5%
2006 53.98 329th 689 52.2%
2007 50.71 380th 698 45.6%
2008 43.06 450th 698 35.5%
2009 35.90 525th 696 24.6%
2010 38.30 530th 704 24.7%
2011 54.86 384th 709 45.8%
2012 63.10 283rd 696 59.3%
2013 70.12 170th 696 75.6%
2014 59.78 262nd 695 62.3%
2015 62.07 220th 691 68.2%
2016 63.93 232nd 691 66.4%
2017 58.68 281st 688 59.2%
2018 55.17 321st 680 52.8%
2019 61.42 253rd 681 62.8%
2021 70.43 179th 692 74.1%
2022 77.12 136th 687 80.2%
2023 78.70 126th 680 81.5%
2024 87.81 69th 684 89.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Locust Fork Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 70.51 50th 280 82.1%
2018 64.51 83rd 344 75.9%
2019 52.01 156th 392 60.2%
2021 36.00 260th 398 34.7%
2022 76.11 41st 345 88.1%
2023 85.61 25th 373 93.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Locust Fork Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 50.09 292nd 567 48.5%
2018 50.16 343rd 651 47.3%
2019 58.13 264th 649 59.3%
2021 79.56 81st 653 87.6%
2022 85.88 43rd 651 93.4%
2023 87.21 31st 623 95.0%
2024 92.81 18th 670 97.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Locust Fork Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 59.55 242nd 639 62.1%
2018 60.71 259th 640 59.5%
2019 66.22 188th 646 70.9%
2021 61.52 232nd 656 64.6%
2022 73.32 141st 656 78.5%
2023 80.30 104th 645 83.9%
2024 85.40 70th 650 89.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Locust Fork Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 54.34 297th 639 53.5%
2018 49.99 351st 650 46.0%
2019 53.81 303rd 650 53.4%
2021 76.15 120th 669 82.1%
2022 77.88 117th 669 82.5%
2023 74.46 135th 649 79.2%
2024 83.94 77th 655 88.2%
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Rank History for White students at Locust Fork Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.23 391st 508 23.0%
2019 42.67 308th 529 41.8%
2021 53.85 226th 539 58.1%
2022 63.55 173rd 540 68.0%
2023 67.08 143rd 528 72.9%
2024 80.30 83rd 535 84.5%
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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 Locust Fork Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 656 6 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 669
2003 656 6 1 3 3 n/a n/a 0 669
2004 601 1 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 610
2005 594 1 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 605
2006 600 1 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 610
2007 614 2 0 15 2 n/a n/a 0 633
2008 615 4 0 21 1 n/a n/a 0 641
2009 627 7 1 20 2 n/a n/a 0 657
2010 601 5 0 26 4 n/a n/a 0 636
2011 558 10 0 30 4 0 0 0 602
2012 539 8 1 30 3 0 1 0 582
2013 491 7 2 36 1 0 3 0 540
2014 470 8 2 31 1 0 2 0 514
2015 468 12 2 24 1 0 0 0 507
2016 456 10 2 32 0 0 0 0 500
2017 450 13 0 26 0 0 0 0 489
2018 480 18 0 24 1 0 0 0 523
2019 459 9 0 26 1 0 0 0 495
2020 469 13 0 25 1 0 0 0 508
2021 450 8 0 30 3 0 0 0 491
2022 448 7 0 29 3 0 2 0 489
2023 466 3 0 44 3 0 3 0 519
2024 475 5 0 48 2 0 9 0 539

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 Locust Fork Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 669 39.0 17.2 46.3
2003 669 39.0 17.2 46.3
2004 610 38.5 15.8 50
2005 605 41.0 14.8 45.1
2006 610 38.0 16.1 44.9
2007 633 38.8 16.3 43
2008 641 40.2 15.9 43.8
2009 657 39.9 16.3 46
2010 636 38.1 16.6 49.1
2011 602 42.1 14.2 51.8
2012 582 39.8 14.6 58.9
2013 540 42.8 12.6 60.9
2014 514 37.2 13.8 62.5
2015 507 31.0 16.3 59
2016 500 31.0 16.1 63
2017 489 29.8 16.3 62.4
2018 523 29.7 17.5 61.8
2019 495 30.5 16.2 56.8
2020 508 30.7 16.5 57.1
2021 491 31.0 15.8 58.9
2022 489 26.0 18.8 51.3
2023 519 27.4 18.9 66.3
2024 539 31.6 17.0 64.9

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 Locust Fork Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 669 39.0 17.2 46.3
2003 669 39.0 17.2 46.3
2004 610 38.5 15.8 50
2005 605 41.0 14.8 45.1
2006 610 38.0 16.1 44.9
2007 633 38.8 16.3 43
2008 641 40.2 15.9 43.8
2009 657 39.9 16.3 46
2010 636 38.1 16.6 49.1
2011 602 42.1 14.2 51.8
2012 582 39.8 14.6 58.9
2013 540 42.8 12.6 60.9
2014 514 37.2 13.8 62.5
2015 507 31.0 16.3 59
2016 500 31.0 16.1 63
2017 489 29.8 16.3 62.4
2018 523 29.7 17.5 61.8
2019 495 30.5 16.2 56.8
2020 508 30.7 16.5 57.1
2021 491 31.0 15.8 58.9
2022 489 26.0 18.8 51.3
2023 519 27.4 18.9 66.3
2024 539 31.6 17.0 64.9

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 Locust Fork Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $606 (7.6%) $7,399 (92.2%) $8,021

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Locust Fork Elementary

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 253rd of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 126th of 680 Elementary schools
 18.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Locust Fork Elementary)43.836.8
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Blount County)56.243.4
 12.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Locust Fork Elementary)51.568.3
 16.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Blount County)47.740
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Locust Fork Elementary)66.264.4
 1.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Blount County)43.535.1
 8.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Locust Fork Elementary)48.168.3
 20.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Blount County)50.532.2
 18.3%
   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 Students495519
 4.8%
African American93
 66.7%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian00
Hispanic2644
 69.2%
Pacific Islander00
White459466
 1.5%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.8%66.3%
 9.5%

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Locust Fork Elementary ranks 69th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 539 students attended Locust Fork Elementary.

Students at Locust Fork Elementary are 88% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Locust Fork Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Locust Fork High School


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