Duck Springs Elementary School

Summary:

Duck Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school in Attalla, Alabama, serving 211 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Etowah County School District.

While Duck Springs Elementary has a higher percentage of White students compared to nearby schools, it underperforms academically, with lower proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts than the Etowah County and Alabama state averages. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.82% to 76.3%, indicating a significant population from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.7 to 17.7, which is higher than the surrounding schools.

Concerning trends at Duck Springs Elementary include a decline in its statewide ranking, from 138 out of 680 schools in 2017-2018 to 324 out of 684 schools in 2023-2024, and a corresponding decrease in its SchoolDigger star rating from 4 to 3 stars. When compared to nearby schools in the Etowah County district, such as Gaston Elementary and Whitesboro Elementary, Duck Springs Elementary generally underperforms in terms of test scores and overall school rankings.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 10180 Duck Springs Rd
       Attalla, AL  35954


(256) 538-6301

District: Etowah County

SchoolDigger Rank:
324th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,593 Help


Students who attend Duck Springs Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sardis Middle School
High:    Sardis High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  211

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.6%
Hispanic:
10.4%
Two or more races:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Duck Springs Elementary School ranks better than 52.6% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 8th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Etowah County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Duck Springs Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Etowah County School District. Racial makeup is: White (79.6%), Hispanic (10.4%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Duck Springs Elementary School is 17.5. 7 elementary schools in the Etowah County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Duck Springs Elementary School is $10,593, which is the 2nd highest among 11 elementary schools in the Etowah County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Duck Springs Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Duck Springs Elementary School 324th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Duck Springs Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Etowah County:

SchoolDigger ranks Etowah County 62nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Duck Springs Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Duck Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 48.84 343rd 623 44.9%
2005 41.89 460th 688 33.1%
2006 36.30 507th 689 26.4%
2007 60.03 300th 698 57.0%
2008 58.33 297th 698 57.4%
2009 58.60 309th 696 55.6%
2010 56.27 349th 704 50.4%
2011 57.81 348th 709 50.9%
2012 65.47 253rd 696 63.6%
2013 65.33 248th 696 64.4%
2014 51.56 341st 695 50.9%
2015 50.25 341st 691 50.7%
2016 52.31 325th 691 53.0%
2017 64.25 221st 688 67.9%
2018 77.96 138th 680 79.7%
2019 63.76 233rd 681 65.8%
2021 60.23 258th 692 62.7%
2022 39.23 416th 687 39.4%
2023 49.23 350th 680 48.5%
2024 52.81 324th 684 52.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Duck Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.73 111th 398 72.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Duck Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 49.04 300th 567 47.1%
2018 79.12 88th 651 86.5%
2019 66.18 182nd 649 72.0%
2021 61.31 239th 653 63.4%
2022 37.24 422nd 651 35.2%
2023 54.44 285th 623 54.3%
2024 61.65 255th 670 61.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Duck Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 43.45 382nd 639 40.2%
2018 86.09 64th 640 90.0%
2019 63.37 215th 646 66.7%
2021 59.20 249th 656 62.0%
2022 37.21 419th 656 36.1%
2023 39.94 393rd 645 39.1%
2024 42.48 388th 650 40.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Duck Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 64.80 195th 639 69.5%
2018 57.26 291st 650 55.2%
2019 64.96 207th 650 68.2%
2021 59.28 251st 669 62.5%
2022 40.23 399th 669 40.4%
2023 50.05 332nd 649 48.8%
2024 45.83 366th 655 44.1%
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Rank History for White students at Duck Springs Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.43 226th 508 55.5%
2019 48.45 265th 529 49.9%
2021 42.38 294th 539 45.5%
2022 25.62 442nd 540 18.1%
2023 36.89 348th 528 34.1%
2024 33.90 377th 535 29.5%
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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 Duck Springs 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 253 253
1989 221 14 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1990 237 16 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1991 241 13 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1992 231 10 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1993 220 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1994 219 14 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1995 211 17 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1996 211 17 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1997 186 14 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1998 208 14 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1999 223 14 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2000 239 16 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2001 222 7 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2002 214 7 1 7 0 n/a n/a 1 230
2003 214 7 1 7 0 n/a n/a 1 230
2004 217 13 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2005 219 6 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 233
2006 227 15 0 13 0 n/a n/a 1 256
2007 214 11 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2008 227 13 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2009 230 12 0 32 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2010 220 10 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2011 225 7 0 30 0 0 0 0 262
2012 211 7 1 29 0 0 10 0 258
2013 191 7 1 31 0 0 10 0 240
2014 184 5 1 33 1 0 8 0 232
2015 179 5 1 38 0 0 11 0 234
2016 158 8 0 26 0 0 5 0 197
2017 147 7 0 27 0 0 3 0 184
2018 140 4 0 25 0 2 2 0 173
2019 163 2 0 22 1 0 4 0 192
2020 168 10 1 17 0 0 5 0 201
2021 159 8 0 24 1 3 8 0 203
2022 159 5 0 25 1 0 7 0 197
2023 168 8 0 22 0 0 13 0 211

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 Duck Springs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 253 13.0 19.4 0
1989 235 13.0 18.0 n/a
1990 253 14.0 18.0 0
1991 254 14.0 18.1 n/a
1992 241 15.0 16.0 n/a
1993 232 16.0 14.5 n/a
1994 235 16.3 14.4 n/a
1995 228 14.4 15.8 n/a
1996 228 14.4 15.8 n/a
1997 202 15.5 13.0 46.5
1998 224 16.0 14.0 50.9
1999 237 16.0 14.8 62
2000 258 17.0 15.2 64.7
2001 235 17.1 13.7 62.6
2002 230 16.1 14.2 74.2
2003 230 16.1 14.2 74.2
2004 239 19.9 12.0 72.8
2005 233 18.1 12.9 73
2006 256 17.0 15.0 66.7
2007 240 15.5 15.5 62.5
2008 259 17.0 15.2 61.4
2009 274 17.9 15.1 67.5
2010 268 19.3 13.8 74.3
2011 262 17.7 14.7 73.3
2012 258 17.6 14.6 73.3
2013 240 18.4 13.0 70.8
2014 232 17.4 13.3 72.8
2015 234 15.0 15.6 77.4
2016 197 13.0 15.1 71.1
2017 184 12.3 14.8 62
2018 173 11.1 15.5 67.6
2019 192 12.8 15.0 64.6
2020 201 12.6 15.9 63.7
2021 203 12.0 16.7 67.5
2022 197 11.0 17.7 54.8
2023 211 12.0 17.5 76.3

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 Duck Springs Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 253 13.0 19.4 0
1989 235 13.0 18.0 n/a
1990 253 14.0 18.0 0
1991 254 14.0 18.1 n/a
1992 241 15.0 16.0 n/a
1993 232 16.0 14.5 n/a
1994 235 16.3 14.4 n/a
1995 228 14.4 15.8 n/a
1996 228 14.4 15.8 n/a
1997 202 15.5 13.0 46.5
1998 224 16.0 14.0 50.9
1999 237 16.0 14.8 62
2000 258 17.0 15.2 64.7
2001 235 17.1 13.7 62.6
2002 230 16.1 14.2 74.2
2003 230 16.1 14.2 74.2
2004 239 19.9 12.0 72.8
2005 233 18.1 12.9 73
2006 256 17.0 15.0 66.7
2007 240 15.5 15.5 62.5
2008 259 17.0 15.2 61.4
2009 274 17.9 15.1 67.5
2010 268 19.3 13.8 74.3
2011 262 17.7 14.7 73.3
2012 258 17.6 14.6 73.3
2013 240 18.4 13.0 70.8
2014 232 17.4 13.3 72.8
2015 234 15.0 15.6 77.4
2016 197 13.0 15.1 71.1
2017 184 12.3 14.8 62
2018 173 11.1 15.5 67.6
2019 192 12.8 15.0 64.6
2020 201 12.6 15.9 63.7
2021 203 12.0 16.7 67.5
2022 197 11.0 17.7 54.8
2023 211 12.0 17.5 76.3

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 Duck Springs Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,046 (19.3%) $8,547 (80.7%) $10,593

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Duck Springs 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 233rd of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 350th of 680 Elementary schools
 17.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Duck Springs Elementary School)6014.3
 45.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Etowah County)65.146.9
 18.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Duck Springs Elementary School)51.740.9
 10.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Etowah County)52.431.1
 21.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Duck Springs Elementary School)33.335.7
 2.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Etowah County)52.230.3
 22%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Duck Springs Elementary School)82.13.2
 78.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Etowah County)46.128.8
 17.3%
   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 Students192211
 9.9%
African American28
 300%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic2222
Pacific Islander00
White163168
 3.1%
Two or More Races413
 225%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.6%76.3%
 11.7%


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Duck Springs Elementary School ranks 324th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Duck Springs Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sardis Middle School
High : Sardis High School

Students at Duck Springs Elementary School are 80% White, 10% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 211 students attended Duck Springs 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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