Saks Elementary School

Summary:

Saks Elementary School is a public elementary school in Anniston, Alabama, serving 459 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Calhoun County School District. While the school has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, it consistently underperforms academically, ranking in the bottom half of Alabama elementary schools over the past decade.

Saks Elementary School's academic performance is particularly concerning, with only 32.91% of 3rd graders proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 45.13% in Calhoun County and 42.16% statewide. The school's White students and students with special needs consistently rank in the bottom 25% of Alabama elementary schools, while the performance of African American students, though better, still lags behind the state average. Additionally, 85.62% of Saks Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Alexandria Elementary, Weaver Elementary, and Wellborn Elementary, generally outperform Saks Elementary School in academic assessments and have higher school rankings, despite having a less diverse student population and a lower percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. This suggests that the unique challenges faced by Saks Elementary School, such as student support, teacher training, and targeted interventions, may be the key factors contributing to its underperformance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 31 Watson
       Anniston, AL  36206


(256) 741-6800

District: Calhoun County

SchoolDigger Rank:
501st of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,934 Help


Students who attend Saks Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Saks Middle School
High:    Saks High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  616

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.0%
African American:
40.9%
Hispanic:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Saks Elementary School ranks worse than 73.2% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Calhoun County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.78. (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 (43%), African American (40.9%), Hispanic (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Calhoun County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saks Elementary School is 15.5, which is the 2nd best among 7 elementary schools in the Calhoun County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saks Elementary School is $9,934, which is the highest among 7 elementary schools in the Calhoun County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Saks Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Saks Elementary School 501st of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Saks Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Calhoun County:

SchoolDigger ranks Calhoun County 47th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Saks Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Saks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 73.83 133rd 688 80.7%
2006 78.42 99th 689 85.6%
2007 75.38 130th 698 81.4%
2008 77.36 103rd 698 85.2%
2009 68.12 193rd 696 72.3%
2010 61.78 295th 704 58.1%
2011 40.39 514th 709 27.5%
2012 62.87 286th 696 58.9%
2013 55.04 379th 696 45.5%
2014 27.15 541st 695 22.2%
2015 28.27 521st 691 24.6%
2016 38.25 444th 691 35.7%
2017 15.82 592nd 688 14.0%
2018 31.66 482nd 680 29.1%
2019 35.78 458th 681 32.7%
2021 36.90 449th 692 35.1%
2022 26.81 502nd 687 26.9%
2023 23.63 523rd 680 23.1%
2024 27.78 501st 684 26.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Saks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 16.65 255th 280 8.9%
2018 24.75 272nd 344 20.9%
2019 23.72 332nd 392 15.3%
2022 26.80 281st 345 18.6%
2023 31.47 275th 373 26.3%
2024 30.64 279th 395 29.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Saks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 15.14 504th 567 11.1%
2018 42.31 405th 651 37.8%
2019 47.94 350th 649 46.1%
2021 42.55 392nd 653 40.0%
2022 30.41 474th 651 27.2%
2023 28.65 468th 623 24.9%
2024 29.32 494th 670 26.3%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Saks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 19.00 538th 639 15.8%
2018 32.40 458th 640 28.4%
2019 29.68 478th 646 26.0%
2021 35.71 432nd 656 34.1%
2022 26.49 480th 656 26.8%
2023 25.12 493rd 645 23.6%
2024 25.73 493rd 650 24.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Saks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 15.29 563rd 639 11.9%
2018 34.27 449th 650 30.9%
2019 45.22 375th 650 42.3%
2021 37.34 421st 669 37.1%
2022 27.35 481st 669 28.1%
2023 25.38 491st 649 24.3%
2024 31.28 462nd 655 29.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Saks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 12.63 325th 336 3.3%
2018 35.34 288th 423 31.9%
2019 37.55 269th 426 36.9%
2021 47.45 194th 426 54.5%
2022 40.01 235th 426 44.8%
2023 35.16 278th 427 34.9%
2024 46.18 199th 420 52.6%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Saks Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 7.17 363rd 369 1.6%
2018 24.58 424th 508 16.5%
2019 36.19 366th 529 30.8%
2021 26.20 427th 539 20.8%
2022 16.08 496th 540 8.1%
2023 11.80 498th 528 5.7%
2024 15.38 495th 535 7.5%
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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 Saks Elementary 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 787 787
1989 688 94 15 16 1 n/a n/a 0 814
1990 705 128 23 23 0 n/a n/a 0 879
1991 674 102 12 19 2 n/a n/a 0 809
1992 681 109 16 14 2 n/a n/a 0 822
1993 664 111 12 18 1 n/a n/a 0 806
1994 594 112 5 14 4 n/a n/a 0 729
1995 535 114 26 9 3 n/a n/a 0 687
1996 535 114 26 9 3 n/a n/a 0 687
1997 577 137 15 9 0 n/a n/a 0 738
1998 564 130 16 17 1 n/a n/a 0 728
1999 563 136 17 17 1 n/a n/a 0 734
2000 524 143 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 685
2001 514 138 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 668
2002 455 142 9 15 0 n/a n/a 3 624
2003 455 142 9 15 0 n/a n/a 3 624
2004 444 165 7 16 0 n/a n/a 0 632
2005 445 155 4 20 0 n/a n/a 0 624
2006 412 157 9 24 0 n/a n/a 4 606
2007 376 167 7 30 0 n/a n/a 8 588
2008 348 161 7 35 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2009 355 188 8 37 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2010 314 171 7 46 0 n/a n/a 2 540
2011 297 175 4 38 0 0 4 0 518
2012 276 159 7 34 0 0 21 0 497
2013 281 150 9 31 0 0 22 0 493
2014 295 173 7 41 2 0 22 0 540
2015 292 169 6 43 3 0 32 0 545
2016 264 173 5 40 2 0 30 0 514
2017 262 184 8 47 1 1 8 0 511
2018 244 151 9 45 1 0 0 0 450
2019 225 173 8 40 0 0 0 0 446
2020 217 184 7 36 0 1 0 0 445
2021 235 171 2 33 1 1 0 0 443
2022 234 180 5 35 1 1 13 0 469
2023 223 176 1 32 1 1 25 0 459
2024 265 252 2 50 1 1 45 0 616

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 Saks Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 787 32.9 23.9 0
1989 814 33.0 24.6 n/a
1990 879 35.0 25.1 0
1991 809 35.0 23.1 n/a
1992 822 38.0 21.6 n/a
1993 806 40.0 20.2 n/a
1994 729 40.8 17.9 n/a
1995 687 35.3 19.5 n/a
1996 687 35.3 19.5 n/a
1997 738 37.8 19.5 33.6
1998 728 39.9 18.2 32.6
1999 734 42.0 17.5 48.2
2000 685 42.0 16.3 47.9
2001 668 42.0 15.9 49.6
2002 624 38.0 16.3 58.9
2003 624 38.0 16.3 58.9
2004 632 43.0 14.7 49.1
2005 624 44.0 14.2 53.7
2006 606 45.0 13.4 60
2007 588 43.0 13.7 64
2008 551 41.0 13.4 64.2
2009 588 36.6 15.9 63.1
2010 540 32.0 16.8 71.4
2011 518 32.0 16.1 70.8
2012 497 37.0 13.4 71.6
2013 493 40.0 12.3 75.7
2014 540 26.0 20.7 78.3
2015 545 31.0 17.5 77.6
2016 514 32.0 16.0 76.3
2017 511 30.0 17.0 82.2
2018 450 28.0 16.0 69.1
2019 446 27.0 16.5 77.4
2020 445 29.0 15.3 78.7
2021 443 28.3 15.6 75.6
2022 469 31.3 14.9 74
2023 459 31.3 14.6 85.6
2024 616 39.6 15.5 85.2

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 Saks Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 787 32.9 23.9 0
1989 814 33.0 24.6 n/a
1990 879 35.0 25.1 0
1991 809 35.0 23.1 n/a
1992 822 38.0 21.6 n/a
1993 806 40.0 20.2 n/a
1994 729 40.8 17.9 n/a
1995 687 35.3 19.5 n/a
1996 687 35.3 19.5 n/a
1997 738 37.8 19.5 33.6
1998 728 39.9 18.2 32.6
1999 734 42.0 17.5 48.2
2000 685 42.0 16.3 47.9
2001 668 42.0 15.9 49.6
2002 624 38.0 16.3 58.9
2003 624 38.0 16.3 58.9
2004 632 43.0 14.7 49.1
2005 624 44.0 14.2 53.7
2006 606 45.0 13.4 60
2007 588 43.0 13.7 64
2008 551 41.0 13.4 64.2
2009 588 36.6 15.9 63.1
2010 540 32.0 16.8 71.4
2011 518 32.0 16.1 70.8
2012 497 37.0 13.4 71.6
2013 493 40.0 12.3 75.7
2014 540 26.0 20.7 78.3
2015 545 31.0 17.5 77.6
2016 514 32.0 16.0 76.3
2017 511 30.0 17.0 82.2
2018 450 28.0 16.0 69.1
2019 446 27.0 16.5 77.4
2020 445 29.0 15.3 78.7
2021 443 28.3 15.6 75.6
2022 469 31.3 14.9 74
2023 459 31.3 14.6 85.6
2024 616 39.6 15.5 85.2

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 Saks Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,686 (17.0%) $8,203 (82.6%) $9,934

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Saks Elementary 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 458th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 523rd of 680 Elementary schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Saks Elementary School)62.525.4
 37.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Calhoun County)62.349.1
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Saks Elementary School)23.57.6
 15.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Calhoun County)4832.1
 15.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students446459
 2.9%
African American173176
 1.7%
American Indian01
Asian81
 87.5%
Hispanic4032
 20%
Pacific Islander01
White225223
 0.9%
Two or More Races025
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.4%85.6%
 8.3%


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Students who attend Saks Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Saks Middle School
High : Saks High School

Students at Saks Elementary School are 43% White, 41% African American, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Saks Elementary School ranks 501st of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 616 students attended Saks Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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