Blossomwood Elementary School

Summary:

Blossomwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Huntsville, Alabama, serving 635 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Huntsville City school district, which is ranked 83 out of 137 districts in the state.

Blossomwood stands out for its balanced racial composition, with 40.94% White, 45.04% African American, and smaller percentages of other races - a contrast to nearby schools that tend to have more skewed racial distributions. Academically, the school consistently outperforms the Huntsville City and Alabama state averages in both mathematics and English language arts assessments across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, Blossomwood's 5th-grade students had 49.15% proficiency in mathematics, compared to 31.68% for Huntsville City and 37.13% for the state. The school has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, placing it in the top 35-40% of Alabama elementary schools.

However, Blossomwood faces challenges in supporting its economically disadvantaged students, who perform significantly lower than the school's overall academic performance. In contrast, the school's special education students perform better than the state average, ranking in the top 30-40% of Alabama elementary schools. Nearby schools like Jones Valley Elementary and Monte Sano Elementary, which have a higher percentage of White students, tend to have stronger academic outcomes compared to Blossomwood and other nearby schools in the Huntsville City district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 1321 Woodmont Avenue
       Huntsville, AL  35801-4137


(256) 428-7020

District: Huntsville City

SchoolDigger Rank:
292nd of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,149 Help


Students who attend Blossomwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Huntsville Junior High School
High:    Huntsville High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  584

Racial breakdown:

African American:
44.5%
White:
41.4%
Two or more races:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.3% Help


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Compare Details Blossomwood Elementary School ranks better than 57.3% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 8th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Huntsville City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.19. (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: African American (44.5%), White (41.4%), two or more races (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blossomwood Elementary School is 15.1, which is the 6th best among 24 elementary schools in the Huntsville City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blossomwood Elementary School is $8,149. 20 elementary schools in the Huntsville City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blossomwood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Blossomwood Elementary School 292nd of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Blossomwood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Huntsville City:

SchoolDigger ranks Huntsville City 83rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blossomwood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Blossomwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.35 56th 623 91.0%
2005 90.04 22nd 688 96.8%
2006 87.35 36th 689 94.8%
2007 87.78 26th 698 96.3%
2008 91.41 11th 698 98.4%
2009 88.23 19th 696 97.3%
2010 90.95 13th 704 98.2%
2011 76.31 112th 709 84.2%
2012 81.59 52nd 696 92.5%
2013 74.78 106th 696 84.8%
2014 92.18 38th 695 94.5%
2015 93.09 42nd 691 93.9%
2016 79.36 120th 691 82.6%
2017 67.96 193rd 688 71.9%
2018 65.40 235th 680 65.4%
2019 65.26 222nd 681 67.4%
2021 71.93 167th 692 75.9%
2022 65.05 220th 687 68.0%
2023 63.46 240th 680 64.7%
2024 57.19 292nd 684 57.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Blossomwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 80.31 11th 64 82.8%
2024 58.90 39th 82 52.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Blossomwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.37 285th 392 27.3%
2021 44.77 194th 398 51.3%
2022 55.39 121st 345 64.9%
2023 63.25 89th 373 76.1%
2024 57.86 131st 395 66.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blossomwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 31.83 422nd 567 25.6%
2018 17.42 577th 651 11.4%
2019 21.60 548th 649 15.6%
2021 29.50 467th 653 28.5%
2022 31.74 466th 651 28.4%
2023 34.93 420th 623 32.6%
2024 31.24 485th 670 27.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Blossomwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 59.41 244th 639 61.8%
2018 60.74 258th 640 59.7%
2019 63.10 217th 646 66.4%
2021 73.77 133rd 656 79.7%
2022 68.69 179th 656 72.7%
2023 66.02 211th 645 67.3%
2024 54.35 291st 650 55.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Blossomwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 71.47 148th 639 76.8%
2018 68.53 192nd 650 70.5%
2019 65.40 203rd 650 68.8%
2021 65.97 201st 669 70.0%
2022 58.29 271st 669 59.5%
2023 57.50 271st 649 58.2%
2024 56.99 289th 655 55.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Blossomwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 22.61 292nd 336 13.1%
2018 23.96 357th 423 15.6%
2019 23.92 368th 426 13.6%
2021 40.10 232nd 426 45.5%
2022 43.43 216th 426 49.3%
2023 42.97 227th 427 46.8%
2024 34.87 279th 420 33.6%
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Rank History for White students at Blossomwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 80.42 58th 369 84.3%
2018 88.36 48th 508 90.6%
2019 87.85 52nd 529 90.2%
2021 90.77 46th 539 91.5%
2022 80.71 82nd 540 84.8%
2023 84.15 67th 528 87.3%
2024 86.08 54th 535 89.9%
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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 Blossomwood 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 461 461
1989 313 129 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1990 339 132 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 476
1991 319 112 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1992 316 97 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1993 325 99 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1994 324 107 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1995 321 102 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1996 321 102 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1997 307 84 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1998 308 77 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1999 303 98 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 403
2000 285 81 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 373
2001 287 72 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 363
2002 306 93 3 3 1 n/a n/a 1 407
2003 306 93 3 3 1 n/a n/a 1 407
2004 316 92 3 3 1 n/a n/a 2 417
2005 360 92 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 459
2006 398 84 3 2 0 n/a n/a 1 488
2007 416 78 3 3 1 n/a n/a 1 502
2008 403 73 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2009 436 55 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2010 401 57 3 5 0 n/a n/a 2 468
2011 422 63 4 4 1 0 1 0 495
2012 397 49 2 7 1 0 2 0 458
2013 407 62 1 5 3 2 9 0 489
2014 445 88 2 5 2 2 10 0 554
2015 422 111 4 8 4 3 21 0 573
2016 411 268 3 26 2 2 32 0 744
2017 369 219 2 22 7 5 27 0 651
2018 354 259 3 34 6 2 42 0 700
2019 326 261 5 35 4 2 51 0 684
2020 296 248 6 25 0 3 54 0 632
2021 259 256 2 25 0 6 54 0 602
2022 279 300 6 25 0 8 13 0 631
2023 260 286 3 30 0 5 51 0 635
2024 242 260 3 31 0 2 46 0 584

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 Blossomwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 461 24.0 19.2 0
1989 445 25.0 17.8 n/a
1990 476 27.0 17.6 0
1991 435 26.0 16.7 n/a
1992 418 25.0 16.7 n/a
1993 431 25.0 17.2 n/a
1994 435 24.0 18.1 n/a
1995 428 29.8 14.4 n/a
1996 428 29.8 14.4 n/a
1997 395 28.6 13.8 18.5
1998 389 25.0 15.6 15.7
1999 403 27.0 14.9 22.8
2000 373 28.0 13.3 20.9
2001 363 27.0 13.4 21.8
2002 407 27.0 15.0 24.1
2003 407 27.0 15.0 24.1
2004 417 27.2 15.3 23.9
2005 459 31.5 14.6 22.9
2006 488 29.0 16.8 9
2007 502 31.1 16.1 17.8
2008 478 31.6 15.1 15.5
2009 498 30.2 16.3 13.7
2010 468 30.3 15.4 14.4
2011 495 34.0 14.5 18.2
2012 458 30.6 14.9 17.9
2013 489 33.0 14.8 22.1
2014 554 29.3 18.9 22.7
2015 573 32.0 17.9 24.6
2016 744 39.0 19.0 41.5
2017 651 42.3 15.3 44.2
2018 700 39.0 17.9 42.3
2019 684 39.6 17.2 42.8
2020 632 38.2 16.5 42.6
2021 602 38.3 15.7 43.2
2022 631 35.9 17.5 42.5
2023 635 37.0 17.1 41.7
2024 584 38.5 15.1 42.3

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 Blossomwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 461 24.0 19.2 0
1989 445 25.0 17.8 n/a
1990 476 27.0 17.6 0
1991 435 26.0 16.7 n/a
1992 418 25.0 16.7 n/a
1993 431 25.0 17.2 n/a
1994 435 24.0 18.1 n/a
1995 428 29.8 14.4 n/a
1996 428 29.8 14.4 n/a
1997 395 28.6 13.8 18.5
1998 389 25.0 15.6 15.7
1999 403 27.0 14.9 22.8
2000 373 28.0 13.3 20.9
2001 363 27.0 13.4 21.8
2002 407 27.0 15.0 24.1
2003 407 27.0 15.0 24.1
2004 417 27.2 15.3 23.9
2005 459 31.5 14.6 22.9
2006 488 29.0 16.8 9
2007 502 31.1 16.1 17.8
2008 478 31.6 15.1 15.5
2009 498 30.2 16.3 13.7
2010 468 30.3 15.4 14.4
2011 495 34.0 14.5 18.2
2012 458 30.6 14.9 17.9
2013 489 33.0 14.8 22.1
2014 554 29.3 18.9 22.7
2015 573 32.0 17.9 24.6
2016 744 39.0 19.0 41.5
2017 651 42.3 15.3 44.2
2018 700 39.0 17.9 42.3
2019 684 39.6 17.2 42.8
2020 632 38.2 16.5 42.6
2021 602 38.3 15.7 43.2
2022 631 35.9 17.5 42.5
2023 635 37.0 17.1 41.7
2024 584 38.5 15.1 42.3

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 Blossomwood Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $907 (11.1%) $7,241 (88.9%) $8,149

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Blossomwood 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 222nd of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 240th of 680 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blossomwood Elementary School)51.340.5
 10.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Huntsville City)53.933.4
 20.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blossomwood Elementary School)42.931.8
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Huntsville City)44.729.8
 14.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blossomwood Elementary School)56.530.8
 25.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Huntsville City)4428.2
 15.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Blossomwood Elementary School)53.230.4
 22.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Huntsville City)40.126.7
 13.4%
   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 Students684635
 7.2%
African American261286
 9.6%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic3530
 14.3%
Pacific Islander25
 150%
White326260
 20.2%
Two or More Races5151
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.8%41.7%
 1.1%


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Blossomwood Elementary School ranks 292nd of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 584 students attended Blossomwood Elementary School.

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

Middle : Huntsville Junior High School
High : Huntsville High School

Students at Blossomwood Elementary School are 45% African American, 41% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.


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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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