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Southern Choctaw Elementary School

Summary:

Southern Choctaw Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gilbertown, Alabama, serving 296 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Choctaw County School District, which is ranked 116 out of 137 districts in the state.

While Southern Choctaw Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby Choctaw County Elementary School, the school consistently underperforms the state average in mathematics and English language arts proficiency across all grade levels. However, the school's 4th-grade science performance is a bright spot, with 50% of students proficient or better, outpacing both the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's African American students perform better than the overall student population, ranking 173rd out of 427 Alabama elementary schools for this subgroup in 2022-2023.

Despite spending slightly less per student than the nearby Choctaw County Elementary, Southern Choctaw Elementary faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes, as evidenced by its persistent low rankings and 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance data also highlights substantial achievement gaps between different student subgroups, particularly between White and African American students, as well as between students from low and high socioeconomic backgrounds. Addressing these disparities should be a priority for the school and district as they work to provide a high-quality education for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 10935 Highway 17
       Gilbertown, AL  36908-2237

(251) 843-2461

District: Choctaw County

SchoolDigger Rank:
488th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,403 Help


Students who attend Southern Choctaw Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Southern Choctaw High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  296

Racial breakdown:

African American:
51.7%
White:
45.3%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southern Choctaw Elementary School ranks worse than 71.3% of elementary schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (51.7%), White (45.3%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southern Choctaw Elementary School is 15.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southern Choctaw Elementary School is $10,403.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southern Choctaw Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Choctaw Elementary School 488th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Southern Choctaw Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Choctaw County:

SchoolDigger ranks Choctaw County 116th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southern Choctaw Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Southern Choctaw Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.50 249th 623 60.0%
2005 40.69 470th 688 31.7%
2006 64.16 219th 689 68.2%
2007 72.22 165th 698 76.4%
2008 59.77 282nd 698 59.6%
2009 48.01 410th 696 41.1%
2010 58.12 335th 704 52.4%
2011 64.81 263rd 709 62.9%
2012 59.53 331st 696 52.4%
2013 58.08 341st 696 51.0%
2014 31.59 511th 695 26.5%
2015 23.63 545th 691 21.1%
2016 16.61 594th 691 14.0%
2017 18.81 573rd 688 16.7%
2018 22.68 528th 680 22.4%
2019 17.92 572nd 681 16.0%
2021 23.14 525th 692 24.1%
2022 40.62 408th 687 40.6%
2023 37.31 436th 680 35.9%
2024 30.33 488th 684 28.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southern Choctaw Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 14.79 509th 567 10.2%
2018 22.78 538th 651 17.4%
2019 24.27 529th 649 18.5%
2021 24.77 506th 653 22.5%
2022 51.46 322nd 651 50.5%
2023 33.02 433rd 623 30.5%
2024 32.91 472nd 670 29.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Southern Choctaw Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 19.33 534th 639 16.4%
2018 18.59 545th 640 14.8%
2019 24.05 513th 646 20.6%
2021 24.73 496th 656 24.4%
2022 52.54 304th 656 53.7%
2023 49.03 331st 645 48.7%
2024 39.33 415th 650 36.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Southern Choctaw Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 19.43 535th 639 16.3%
2018 29.52 472nd 650 27.4%
2019 15.82 569th 650 12.5%
2021 22.35 510th 669 23.8%
2022 29.02 469th 669 29.9%
2023 30.57 463rd 649 28.7%
2024 24.80 502nd 655 23.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Southern Choctaw Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 26.88 271st 336 19.3%
2018 30.86 321st 423 24.1%
2019 35.88 289th 426 32.2%
2021 37.50 253rd 426 40.6%
2022 52.38 166th 426 61.0%
2023 52.23 173rd 427 59.5%
2024 41.22 229th 420 45.5%
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Rank History for White students at Southern Choctaw Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 9.41 358th 369 3.0%
2018 15.80 476th 508 6.3%
2019 7.92 514th 529 2.8%
2021 15.63 497th 539 7.8%
2022 39.94 323rd 540 40.2%
2023 36.71 350th 528 33.7%
2024 29.44 416th 535 22.2%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for White Students!

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 Southern Choctaw Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 182 214 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1996 182 214 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1997 210 265 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1998 212 277 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 491
1999 199 282 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 484
2000 188 286 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 477
2001 183 293 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 480
2002 161 297 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2003 161 297 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2004 171 301 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2005 197 293 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2006 238 283 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2007 271 272 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2008 271 263 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2009 224 246 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2010 203 228 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2011 212 210 0 1 0 0 0 0 423
2012 211 204 0 4 0 0 1 0 420
2013 189 197 0 3 0 0 1 0 390
2014 181 181 0 5 0 0 2 0 369
2015 181 180 0 4 0 0 7 0 372
2016 159 154 0 4 0 0 5 0 322
2017 182 144 0 3 0 0 5 0 334
2018 167 152 0 5 0 0 3 0 327
2019 166 160 0 4 0 0 2 0 332
2020 184 148 1 5 0 0 2 0 340
2021 139 142 1 5 0 0 2 0 289
2022 119 136 0 8 1 0 5 1 270
2023 134 153 0 2 2 0 5 0 296

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 Southern Choctaw Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 396 27.9 14.2 n/a
1996 396 27.9 14.2 n/a
1997 475 30.3 15.7 60.8
1998 491 29.5 16.6 58.9
1999 484 30.0 16.1 77.5
2000 477 30.0 15.9 75.7
2001 480 30.0 16.0 77.1
2002 458 28.0 16.4 77.7
2003 458 28.0 16.4 77.7
2004 472 31.0 15.2 79.2
2005 491 29.5 16.6 79
2006 522 32.0 16.3 71.1
2007 544 33.0 16.5 68
2008 534 33.5 15.9 69.7
2009 472 33.6 13.9 70.3
2010 432 23.7 18.1 71.5
2011 423 22.0 19.2 70.4
2012 420 28.0 15.0 74.5
2013 390 29.0 13.4 80.8
2014 369 27.0 13.6 81.8
2015 372 20.0 18.6 53.8
2016 322 22.0 14.6 54.7
2017 334 19.5 17.1 58.1
2018 327 18.5 17.6 77.1
2019 332 18.5 17.9 76.8
2020 340 19.0 17.8 72.6
2021 289 19.0 15.2 72
2022 270 20.0 13.5 74.1
2023 296 19.0 15.5 70.6

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 Southern Choctaw Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 396 27.9 14.2 n/a
1996 396 27.9 14.2 n/a
1997 475 30.3 15.7 60.8
1998 491 29.5 16.6 58.9
1999 484 30.0 16.1 77.5
2000 477 30.0 15.9 75.7
2001 480 30.0 16.0 77.1
2002 458 28.0 16.4 77.7
2003 458 28.0 16.4 77.7
2004 472 31.0 15.2 79.2
2005 491 29.5 16.6 79
2006 522 32.0 16.3 71.1
2007 544 33.0 16.5 68
2008 534 33.5 15.9 69.7
2009 472 33.6 13.9 70.3
2010 432 23.7 18.1 71.5
2011 423 22.0 19.2 70.4
2012 420 28.0 15.0 74.5
2013 390 29.0 13.4 80.8
2014 369 27.0 13.6 81.8
2015 372 20.0 18.6 53.8
2016 322 22.0 14.6 54.7
2017 334 19.5 17.1 58.1
2018 327 18.5 17.6 77.1
2019 332 18.5 17.9 76.8
2020 340 19.0 17.8 72.6
2021 289 19.0 15.2 72
2022 270 20.0 13.5 74.1
2023 296 19.0 15.5 70.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southern Choctaw Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,801 (17.3%) $8,558 (82.3%) $10,403

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Southern Choctaw 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 572nd of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 436th of 680 Elementary schools
 19.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southern Choctaw Elementary School)44.134.5
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Choctaw County)36.624.6
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southern Choctaw Elementary School)22.921.6
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Choctaw County)31.921.3
 10.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southern Choctaw Elementary School)23.539.4
 15.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Choctaw County)29.521.3
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Southern Choctaw Elementary School)21.616.2
 5.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Choctaw County)24.515.5
 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 Students332296
 10.8%
African American160153
 4.4%
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic42
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White166134
 19.3%
Two or More Races25
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.8%70.6%
 6.2%

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Students who attend Southern Choctaw Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Southern Choctaw High School

Students at Southern Choctaw Elementary School are 52% African American, 45% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 296 students attended Southern Choctaw Elementary School.

Southern Choctaw Elementary School ranks 488th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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