Phil Campbell Elementary School

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Phil Campbell Elementary School ranks 373 rd of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Phil Campbell Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 424 students in grades PK-6 in Phil Campbell, Alabama, which is part of the Franklin County School District. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.27%) compared to nearby schools, and it generally performs better than the county and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in English/Language Arts.

However, Phil Campbell Elementary has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 247 out of 691 Alabama elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 373 out of 684 in 2023-2024, despite maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly by subgroup, with its white students ranking in the bottom quarter of Alabama elementary schools, while its low-socioeconomic status students rank in the top quarter. The school also faces an increasing percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a growing economically disadvantaged population.

Compared to nearby schools like Mount Hope, Tharptown Elementary School, and Russellville Elementary School, Phil Campbell Elementary generally performs better on standardized tests, particularly in English/Language Arts. However, its mathematics performance is more mixed, with some grades performing above the county and state averages, while others are below.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

148 Camp Street
Phil Campbell, AL 35581

(256) 331-2170

District: Franklin County

SchoolDigger Rank:
373^rd of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,612

Students who attend Phil Campbell Elementary School usually attend:

High:	Phil Campbell High School
	Red Bay High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 424

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.3%

Hispanic:

7.3%

African American:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Phil Campbell Elementary School ranks worse than 54.5% of elementary schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.31. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.3%), Hispanic (7.3%), African American (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Phil Campbell Elementary School is 15.8. (See more...)

Compare Phil Campbell Elementary School employs 26.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Phil Campbell Elementary School is $8,612.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Phil Campbell Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Phil Campbell Elementary School 373^rd of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Phil Campbell Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Franklin County:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin County 66^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Phil Campbell Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Phil Campbell Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2007	80.19	89^th	698	87.2%
2008	66.86	213^th	698	69.5%
2009	68.97	183^rd	696	73.7%
2010	77.93	87^th	704	87.6%
2011	72.47	159^th	709	77.6%
2012	77.62	88^th	696	87.4%
2013	66.29	231^st	696	66.8%
2014	56.27	298^th	695	57.1%
2015	58.68	247^th	691	64.3%
2016	47.97	364^th	691	47.3%
2017	49.64	360^th	688	47.7%
2018	50.38	363^rd	680	46.6%
2019	52.92	329^th	681	51.7%
2021	52.78	315^th	692	54.5%
2022	53.51	328^th	687	52.3%
2023	59.99	264^th	680	61.2%
2024	47.31	373^rd	684	45.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Phil Campbell Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	35.07	255^th	373	31.6%
2024	32.82	267^th	395	32.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Phil Campbell Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	62.57	176^th	567	69.0%
2018	55.19	303^rd	651	53.5%
2019	58.37	261^st	649	59.8%
2021	56.92	271^st	653	58.5%
2022	64.29	202^nd	651	69.0%
2023	68.32	164^th	623	73.7%
2024	47.74	359^th	670	46.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Phil Campbell Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	48.79	341^st	639	46.6%
2018	49.89	345^th	640	46.1%
2019	51.07	321^st	646	50.3%
2021	50.33	324^th	656	50.6%
2022	53.51	292^nd	656	55.5%
2023	65.65	213^th	645	67.0%
2024	51.14	315^th	650	51.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Phil Campbell Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	48.55	346^th	639	45.9%
2018	48.71	363^rd	650	44.2%
2019	50.80	326^th	650	49.8%
2021	52.99	307^th	669	54.1%
2022	51.66	332^nd	669	50.4%
2023	50.79	326^th	649	49.8%
2024	42.67	395^th	655	39.7%

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Rank History for White students at Phil Campbell Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	27.24	412^th	508	18.9%
2019	33.04	380^th	529	28.2%
2021	31.72	385^th	539	28.6%
2022	34.73	366^th	540	32.2%
2023	39.91	332^nd	528	37.1%
2024	28.27	424^th	535	20.7%

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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 Phil Campbell Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	448	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	1	453
2007	451	0	0	8	n/a	n/a	1	460
2008	442	1	0	17	n/a	n/a	0	460
2009	468	1	0	15	n/a	n/a	0	484
2010	466	2	0	18	n/a	n/a	2	488
2011	459	2	0	23	0	4	0	488
2012	430	4	0	17	0	4	0	455
2013	426	2	0	20	0	1	0	449
2014	395	1	1	15	0	5	0	417
2015	383	1	0	17	0	6	0	407
2016	409	0	0	21	0	6	0	436
2017	432	1	0	20	0	7	0	460
2018	411	2	0	18	0	6	0	437
2019	395	4	0	20	0	6	0	425
2020	396	4	1	22	0	5	0	428
2021	386	3	1	22	0	3	0	415
2022	391	3	1	29	0	0	0	424
2023	387	3	1	31	0	2	0	424

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 Phil Campbell Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	453	30.0	15.1	62.4
2007	460	28.0	16.4	59.7
2008	460	30.6	15.0	68.5
2009	484	31.8	15.1	68.6
2010	488	38.3	12.7	70.4
2011	488	45.8	10.6	71.3
2012	455	34.4	13.2	69.5
2013	449	36.9	12.1	70.4
2014	417	33.9	12.2	71.9
2015	407	28.0	14.5	72.7
2016	436	28.0	15.5	47
2017	460	28.2	16.2	46.3
2018	437	28.3	15.3	72.8
2019	425	27.3	15.5	73.6
2020	428	27.2	15.7	36.4
2021	415	27.8	14.9	52.5
2022	424	26.0	16.3	45.8
2023	424	26.8	15.8	72.2

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 Phil Campbell Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	453	30.0	15.1	62.4
2007	460	28.0	16.4	59.7
2008	460	30.6	15.0	68.5
2009	484	31.8	15.1	68.6
2010	488	38.3	12.7	70.4
2011	488	45.8	10.6	71.3
2012	455	34.4	13.2	69.5
2013	449	36.9	12.1	70.4
2014	417	33.9	12.2	71.9
2015	407	28.0	14.5	72.7
2016	436	28.0	15.5	47
2017	460	28.2	16.2	46.3
2018	437	28.3	15.3	72.8
2019	425	27.3	15.5	73.6
2020	428	27.2	15.7	36.4
2021	415	27.8	14.9	52.5
2022	424	26.0	16.3	45.8
2023	424	26.8	15.8	72.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Phil Campbell Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$491 (5.7%)	$8,117 (94.3%)	$8,612

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Phil Campbell Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 329^th of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 264^th of 680 Elementary schools	9.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Phil Campbell Elementary School)	62.5	54.4	8.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin County)	57.9	39.8	18.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Phil Campbell Elementary School)	40	50	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County)	41.5	30.4	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Phil Campbell Elementary School)	44.2	23.3	20.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County)	39.3	29.9	9.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Phil Campbell Elementary School)	27.9	41	13%
6th Grade Mathematics (Franklin County)	39.6	36.5	3.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	45.3	30.8	14.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	425	424	0.2%
African American	4	3	25%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	20	31	55%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	395	387	2%
Two or More Races	6	2	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.6%	72.2%	1.5%

Schools Near Phil Campbell 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
Phil Campbell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	148 Camp Street	Phil Campbell	35581	Franklin County	Franklin County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 331-2170	424	27	15.8	72.2%	387 (91.3%)	3 (0.7%)	31 (7.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	47.3	373^rd of 684 public elementary schools	45.5%		60	264^th of 680 public elementary schools	61.2%	109	36.7	39.0	28.8	28.6	55.9	52.1	50.9	55.9	46.8	$8,612	$491	$8,117
Phillips Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	160 School Ave	Bear Creek	35543	Marion County	Marion County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 486-5062	254	16	15.8	74.0%	237 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	53	322^nd of 684 public elementary schools	52.9%		42.2	402^nd of 680 public elementary schools	40.9%	80	22.5	41.4	18.2	30.3	48.3	70.0	69.0	54.6	60.6	$9,355	$1,198	$8,139
Hackleburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	185 School Street	Hackleburg	35564	Marion County	Marion County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 935-5156	281	17	16.5	69.0%	262 (93.2%)	2 (0.7%)	7 (2.5%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.8%)	48.8	360^th of 684 public elementary schools	47.4%		45.6	375^th of 680 public elementary schools	44.9%	15	22.7	25.0	16.2	47.1	42.9	58.1	44.4	75.0	64.7	$8,239	$1,130	$7,091
Haleyville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2000 20th St	Haleyville	35565	Winston County	Haleyville City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 486-3405	808	51	15.8	69.9%	648 (80.2%)	16 (2.0%)	128 (15.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.6%)	68.5	200^th of 684 public elementary schools	70.8%		65.4	228^th of 680 public elementary schools	66.5%	28	42.4	47.0	48.7		51.3	72.3	67.0	63.6		$8,921	$1,622	$7,295
Russellville Elementary School	Public	3-5	133 Chucky Mullins Memorial Dr	Russellville	35653	Franklin County	Russellville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 331-2123	576	31	18.7	48.6%	198 (34.4%)	25 (4.3%)	337 (58.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.1%)	56.8	296^th of 684 public elementary schools	56.7%		59.2	268^th of 680 public elementary schools	60.6%	28	50.8	33.2	35.7		61.9	63.1	52.8	55.6		$10,187	$2,552	$7,616
West Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1340 Clay Ave	Russellville	35653	Franklin County	Russellville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 331-2122	719	43	16.6	42.3%	243 (33.8%)	38 (5.3%)	393 (54.7%)	2 (0.3%)	21 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.1%)								(n/a)										$10,499	$1,997	$8,484
Tharptown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	145 Highway 80	Russellville	35654	Franklin County	Franklin County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 332-3404	549	34	16.1	74.5%	300 (54.6%)	9 (1.6%)	221 (40.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.1%)	39	440^th of 684 public elementary schools	35.7%		29.6	488^th of 680 public elementary schools	28.2%	48	34.4	36.4	19.2	25.8	50.0	59.7	47.3	33.8	42.4	$9,738	$2,626	$7,109
Mount Hope	Public	PK, KG-6	8455 County Road 23	Mount Hope	35651	Lawrence County	Lawrence County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 905-2470	122	10	12.3	63.9%	109 (89.3%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	48	368^th of 684 public elementary schools	46.2%		60.2	263^rd of 680 public elementary schools	61.3%	105	36.4	38.5	20.0	14.3	23.1	54.6	53.9	80.0	78.6	$11,107	$2,424	$8,668

Frequently Asked Questions about Phil Campbell Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Phil Campbell Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Phil Campbell Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Phil Campbell High School
High : Red Bay High School

Is Phil Campbell Elementary School a good school?

Phil Campbell Elementary School ranks 373^rd of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Phil Campbell Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 424 students attended Phil Campbell Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Phil Campbell Elementary School?

Students at Phil Campbell Elementary School are 91% White, 7% Hispanic.

What district is Phil Campbell Elementary School in?

Franklin County

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