JE Terry Elementary School

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JE Terry Elementary School ranks 461 st of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

JE Terry Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plantersville, Alabama, serving grades PK-6 with an enrollment of 80 students. The school is part of the Dallas County School District, which is ranked 114 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating.

JE Terry Elementary School has a more balanced racial makeup compared to nearby schools, with 47.5% White, 45% African American, and 7.5% two or more races. However, its academic performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking ranging from 191 to 461 out of 680-692 Alabama elementary schools. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.33% to 78.75% over the past three years, which is higher than the nearby schools. Despite its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13 to 17.5, the school's academic performance has not consistently translated into strong outcomes, particularly in mathematics, when compared to the surrounding Selma City, Bibb County, and Dallas County schools.

The inconsistent academic performance, high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and need to improve instructional practices and interventions suggest that JE Terry Elementary School faces unique challenges. Addressing these issues will be crucial for the school to provide a high-quality education for its students and improve its overall performance, which currently lags behind many of the surrounding Meadowview Elementary School, Payne Elementary School, Randolph Elementary School, Sophia P Kingston Elementary School, Clark Elementary School, Brantley Elementary School, Edgewood Elementary School, and Valley Grande Elementary School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

70 Academy St
Plantersville, AL 36758-2517

(334) 266-2838

District: Dallas County

SchoolDigger Rank:
461^st of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,312

Students who attend JE Terry Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	William R Martin Middle School
High:	Dallas County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.0

Number of students: 80

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.5%

African American:

45.0%

Two or more races:

7.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details JE Terry Elementary School ranks worse than 67.4% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Dallas County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.11. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details JE Terry Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Dallas County School District. Racial makeup is: White (47.5%), African American (45%), two or more races (7.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at JE Terry Elementary School is 16, which is the 2^nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Dallas County School District. (See more...)

Compare JE Terry Elementary School employs 5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at JE Terry Elementary School is $12,312, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Dallas County School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

JE Terry Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks JE Terry Elementary School 461^st of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See JE Terry Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Dallas County:

SchoolDigger ranks Dallas County 114^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for JE Terry Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at JE Terry Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	29.33	487^th	623	21.8%
2005	39.99	477^th	688	30.7%
2006	34.50	519^th	689	24.7%
2007	59.51	304^th	698	56.4%
2008	49.58	391^st	698	44.0%
2009	60.79	282^nd	696	59.5%
2010	57.06	344^th	704	51.1%
2011	58.91	335^th	709	52.8%
2012	68.26	209^th	696	70.0%
2013	49.88	443^rd	696	36.4%
2014	58.25	275^th	695	60.4%
2015	48.04	364^th	691	47.3%
2016	57.88	280^th	691	59.5%
2017	48.83	368^th	688	46.5%
2018	63.34	253^rd	680	62.8%
2019	65.61	217^th	681	68.1%
2021	36.60	452^nd	692	34.7%
2022	39.77	412^th	687	40.0%
2023	69.85	191^st	680	71.9%
2024	35.11	461^st	684	32.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at JE Terry Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	58.62	212^th	567	62.6%
2019	60.38	239^th	649	63.2%
2021	38.63	417^th	653	36.1%
2024	40.42	423^rd	670	36.9%

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Rank History for Male students at JE Terry Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	70.03	173^rd	650	73.4%

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Rank History for White students at JE Terry Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	21.43	448^th	508	11.8%
2019	51.70	239^th	529	54.8%

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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.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for JE Terry Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	221	221
1989	127	92	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
1990	120	80	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
1991	120	74	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
1992	126	70	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	196
1993	135	59	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
1994	145	49	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	194
1995	152	50	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	202
1996	152	50	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	202
1997	152	64	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	216
1998	136	64	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
1999	117	60	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
2000	113	61	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	174
2001	111	45	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	156
2002	89	60	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
2003	89	60	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
2004	79	61	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	140
2005	80	61	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	141
2006	85	64	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
2007	86	60	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
2008	74	63	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
2009	85	68	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
2010	76	81	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	160
2011	74	67	0	2	0	3	0	146
2012	75	60	0	0	0	2	0	137
2013	79	56	0	0	0	1	0	136
2014	73	47	0	0	0	0	0	120
2015	89	36	0	0	0	0	0	125
2016	87	36	1	0	0	1	0	125
2017	96	36	0	0	0	5	0	137
2018	94	38	0	1	0	3	0	136
2019	82	40	0	0	0	4	0	126
2020	82	40	0	0	0	5	0	127
2021	67	41	0	0	0	9	0	117
2022	50	42	0	1	0	12	0	105
2023	38	36	0	0	0	6	0	80

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 JE Terry Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	221	11.0	20.0	0
1989	219	11.0	19.9	n/a
1990	200	12.0	16.6	0
1991	194	12.0	16.1	n/a
1992	196	11.0	17.8	n/a
1993	194	12.0	16.2	n/a
1994	194	12.0	16.2	n/a
1995	202	11.5	17.6	n/a
1996	202	11.5	17.6	n/a
1997	216	14.0	15.4	47.7
1998	200	14.0	14.3	47
1999	177	13.0	13.6	66.1
2000	174	14.0	12.4	63.2
2001	156	11.0	14.2	67.3
2002	149	9.0	16.6	65.8
2003	149	9.0	16.6	65.8
2004	140	10.0	14.0	69.3
2005	141	12.0	11.8	78.7
2006	150	11.0	13.6	78
2007	146	10.0	14.6	77.4
2008	137	10.5	13.0	75.9
2009	153	10.1	15.0	74.5
2010	160	10.0	16.0	68.8
2011	146	2.0	73.0	64.4
2012	137	8.0	17.1	72.3
2013	136	10.0	13.6	84.6
2014	120	9.0	13.3	82.5
2015	125	8.0	15.6	56
2016	125	8.0	15.6	60
2017	137	8.0	17.1	55.5
2018	136	8.0	17.0	72.8
2019	126	9.0	14.0	73
2020	127	9.0	14.1	71.7
2021	117	9.0	13.0	74.4
2022	105	6.0	17.5	73.3
2023	80	5.0	16.0	78.8

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 JE Terry Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	221	11.0	20.0	0
1989	219	11.0	19.9	n/a
1990	200	12.0	16.6	0
1991	194	12.0	16.1	n/a
1992	196	11.0	17.8	n/a
1993	194	12.0	16.2	n/a
1994	194	12.0	16.2	n/a
1995	202	11.5	17.6	n/a
1996	202	11.5	17.6	n/a
1997	216	14.0	15.4	47.7
1998	200	14.0	14.3	47
1999	177	13.0	13.6	66.1
2000	174	14.0	12.4	63.2
2001	156	11.0	14.2	67.3
2002	149	9.0	16.6	65.8
2003	149	9.0	16.6	65.8
2004	140	10.0	14.0	69.3
2005	141	12.0	11.8	78.7
2006	150	11.0	13.6	78
2007	146	10.0	14.6	77.4
2008	137	10.5	13.0	75.9
2009	153	10.1	15.0	74.5
2010	160	10.0	16.0	68.8
2011	146	2.0	73.0	64.4
2012	137	8.0	17.1	72.3
2013	136	10.0	13.6	84.6
2014	120	9.0	13.3	82.5
2015	125	8.0	15.6	56
2016	125	8.0	15.6	60
2017	137	8.0	17.1	55.5
2018	136	8.0	17.0	72.8
2019	126	9.0	14.0	73
2020	127	9.0	14.1	71.7
2021	117	9.0	13.0	74.4
2022	105	6.0	17.5	73.3
2023	80	5.0	16.0	78.8

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 JE Terry Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,048 (16.6%)	$10,242 (83.2%)	$12,312

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on JE Terry 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 217^th of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 191^st of 680 Elementary schools	3.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (JE Terry Elementary School)	52.6	61.5	8.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dallas County)	52.4	21.9	30.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (JE Terry Elementary School)	36.8	26.7	10.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dallas County)	31.2	8	23.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (JE Terry Elementary School)	53.9	0	53.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dallas County)	22.2	7.1	15.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	45.3	29.1	16.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	126	80	36.5%
African American	40	36	10%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	82	38	53.7%
Two or More Races	4	6	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73%	78.8%	5.7%

Schools Near JE Terry Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
JE Terry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	70 Academy St	Plantersville	36758	Dallas County	Dallas County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 266-2838	80	5	16.0	78.8%	38 (47.5%)	36 (45.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.5%)	35.1	461^st of 684 public elementary schools	32.6%		69.9	191^st of 680 public elementary schools	71.9%	270	9.1	23.5	23.5		41.2	36.4	64.7	58.8		$12,312	$2,048	$10,242
Valley Grande Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2765 Dallas County Road 81	Valley Grande	36701	Dallas County	Dallas County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 872-7661	352	18	19.5	60.5%	113 (32.1%)	205 (58.2%)	9 (2.6%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.0%)	31.4	482^nd of 684 public elementary schools	29.5%		32.3	472^nd of 680 public elementary schools	30.6%	10	20.0	20.9	15.5	31.4	23.3	49.0	51.2	51.7	49.0	$8,689	$1,547	$7,121
Brantley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	5585 Water Ave	Selma	36703	Dallas County	Dallas County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 874-8185	217	8	27.1	79.3%	47 (21.7%)	151 (69.6%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.8%)	10.7	636^th of 684 public elementary schools	7.0%		9.7	637^th of 680 public elementary schools	6.3%	1	18.2	3.9	7.7	5.9	19.2	19.1	38.5	38.5	20.6	$10,642	$2,130	$8,491
Edgewood Elementary School	Public	K-6	709 Highland Ave	Selma	36701	Dallas County	Selma City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 874-1640	343	20	17.1	93.0%	2 (0.6%)	330 (96.2%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	9.9	647^th of 684 public elementary schools	5.4%		9.2	644^th of 680 public elementary schools	5.3%	3	10.7	5.4	4.6	15.0	17.9	25.0	26.8	13.6	34.2	$9,321	$1,918	$7,396
Payne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1529 N Franklin St	Selma	36701	Dallas County	Selma City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 874-1660	176	12	14.6	97.2%	0 (0.0%)	176 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21.3	540^th of 684 public elementary schools	21.1%		9.6	639^th of 680 public elementary schools	6.0%	99	23.1	20.0	34.5	15.2	17.1	46.2	28.6	44.8	25.8	$10,444	$2,016	$8,420
Randolph Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7259 Highway 36	Randolph	36792	Bibb County	Bibb County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 366-2897	235	11	21.3	63.4%	183 (77.9%)	26 (11.1%)	24 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	45.1	392^nd of 684 public elementary schools	42.7%		40.5	415^th of 680 public elementary schools	39.0%	23	40.7	17.9	24.2	39.1	35.7	69.2	50.0	59.4	43.5	$10,616	$1,558	$9,043
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School	Public	K-6	2224 Selma Ave	Selma	36701	Dallas County	Selma City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 874-1635	290	12	24.1	64.5%	2 (0.7%)	276 (95.2%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	14.4	585^th of 684 public elementary schools	14.5%		16.9	556^th of 680 public elementary schools	18.2%	29	5.3	33.3	13.3	0.0	6.7	42.1	40.0	26.7	26.7	$13,079	$3,106	$9,965
Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	405 Lawrence St	Selma	36703	Dallas County	Selma City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 874-1630	137	11	12.4	92.0%	0 (0.0%)	131 (95.6%)	4 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	7.8	661^st of 684 public elementary schools	3.4%		9.1	646^th of 680 public elementary schools	5.0%	15	7.7	8.7	8.0	0.0	0.0	7.7	21.7	44.0	28.0	$10,376	$2,448	$7,920
Meadowview Elementary School	Public	K-6	1816 Orrville Rd	Selma	36701	Dallas County	Selma City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 874-1655	276	14	19.7	69.9%	19 (6.9%)	242 (87.7%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.6%)	35	462^nd of 684 public elementary schools	32.5%		23.5	524^th of 680 public elementary schools	22.9%	62	27.3	28.3	38.5	17.4	23.3	33.3	55.9	48.7	54.4	$10,109	$1,741	$8,361

Frequently Asked Questions about JE Terry Elementary School

Is JE Terry Elementary School a good school?

JE Terry Elementary School ranks 461^st of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend JE Terry Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 80 students attended JE Terry Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of JE Terry Elementary School attend?

Students who attend JE Terry Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : William R Martin Middle School
High : Dallas County High School

What district is JE Terry Elementary School in?

Dallas County

What is the racial makeup of JE Terry Elementary School?

Students at JE Terry Elementary School are 48% White, 45% African American, 8% Two or more races.

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