Is GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary a good school?

GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary ranks 79 th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 968 students attended GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary?

Students at GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary are 79% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% African American, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary attend?

Students who attend GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Hampton Cove Middle School High : Huntsville High School

GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary

Summary:

GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in Big Cove, AL, serving 964 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Huntsville City School District.

GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Alabama, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is significantly higher than the Huntsville City and Alabama state averages, with 79.74% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English compared to 55.51% in Huntsville City and 62.8% statewide. GoldsmithSchiffman has a relatively diverse student population, with 77.49% White, 4.77% African American, 7.16% Hispanic, and 2.8% Asian students, which is higher than nearby schools like Whitesburg Elementary and Hampton Cove Elementary. Additionally, only 11.93% of GoldsmithSchiffman students receive free or reduced-price lunch, significantly lower than nearby schools like Jones Valley Elementary and Challenger Elementary.

GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary's consistent academic excellence, diverse student population, and low percentage of economically disadvantaged students set it apart from many nearby schools. The school's effective strategies for supporting the success of students from diverse backgrounds, including those with low socioeconomic status, could provide valuable insights for other schools in the Huntsville City and Madison County districts.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1210 Taylor Road
Big Cove, AL 35763

(256) 428-7150

District: Huntsville City

SchoolDigger Rank:
79^th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,660

Students who attend GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Hampton Cove Middle School
High:	Huntsville High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 968

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.7%

Hispanic:

7.0%

Two or more races:

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary ranks better than 88.5% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 3^rd among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Huntsville City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.74. (See more...)

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

Compare Details GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Huntsville City School District. Racial makeup is: White (78.7%), Hispanic (7%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary is 18. 17 elementary schools in the Huntsville City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary employs 53.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary is $6,660, which is the lowest among 24 elementary schools in the Huntsville City School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary 79^th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Huntsville City:

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

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Rank History for all students at GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2012	82.91	37^th	696	94.7%
2013	79.93	45^th	696	93.5%
2014	92.77	33^rd	695	95.3%
2015	94.50	33^rd	691	95.2%
2016	93.23	38^th	691	94.5%
2017	89.87	54^th	688	92.2%
2018	91.50	44^th	680	93.5%
2019	87.93	64^th	681	90.6%
2021	95.13	31^st	692	95.5%
2022	94.79	33^rd	687	95.2%
2023	93.35	35^th	680	94.9%
2024	85.74	79^th	684	88.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2019	60.79	11^th	39	71.8%
2021	95.58	1^st	54	98.1%
2022	87.60	5^th	64	92.2%
2023	86.71	10^th	70	85.7%
2024	76.31	17^th	82	79.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	67.89	55^th	280	80.4%
2018	76.76	45^th	344	86.9%
2019	75.06	58^th	392	85.2%
2021	97.09	10^th	398	97.5%
2022	94.29	10^th	345	97.1%
2023	82.84	30^th	373	92.0%
2024	82.08	42^nd	395	89.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	60.34	199^th	567	64.9%
2018	73.45	134^th	651	79.4%
2019	88.09	31^st	649	95.2%
2021	91.67	16^th	653	97.5%
2022	55.86	281^st	651	56.8%
2024	38.85	436^th	670	34.9%

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Rank History for Female students at GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	87.35	53^rd	639	91.7%
2018	86.53	61^st	640	90.5%
2019	85.62	65^th	646	89.9%
2021	91.98	43^rd	656	93.4%
2022	93.34	32^nd	656	95.1%
2023	92.03	39^th	645	94.0%
2024	79.70	106^th	650	83.7%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	76.50	5^th	18	72.2%
2019	74.69	5^th	19	73.7%
2021	88.31	3^rd	25	88.0%
2022	77.17	2^nd	22	90.9%
2024	68.51	4^th	21	81.0%

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Rank History for Male students at GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	88.90	54^th	639	91.5%
2018	94.17	27^th	650	95.8%
2019	87.55	60^th	650	90.8%
2021	95.28	27^th	669	96.0%
2022	94.35	28^th	669	95.8%
2023	92.12	35^th	649	94.6%
2024	87.81	59^th	655	91.0%

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Rank History for African American students at GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	36.59	281^st	423	33.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	87.82	14^th	175	92.0%
2023	95.31	4^th	184	97.8%

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Rank History for White students at GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	79.27	65^th	369	82.4%
2018	85.74	64^th	508	87.4%
2019	82.24	71^st	529	86.6%
2021	88.94	53^rd	539	90.2%
2022	89.50	49^th	540	90.9%
2023	88.16	52^nd	528	90.2%
2024	77.10	104^th	535	80.6%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2013	507	13	10	12	2	2	16	562
2014	541	18	12	14	3	2	15	605
2015	522	23	13	17	4	0	19	598
2016	544	38	16	39	3	0	37	677
2017	596	44	18	39	5	0	54	756
2018	622	56	19	48	4	0	64	813
2019	687	61	15	63	3	0	74	903
2020	717	42	20	74	2	0	77	932
2021	681	46	23	64	0	0	74	888
2022	751	41	43	65	5	1	16	922
2023	747	46	27	69	1	0	74	964
2024	762	48	24	68	1	1	64	968

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	0	25.8	n/a	n/a
2013	562	34.8	16.1	4.1
2014	605	35.2	17.1	7.3
2015	598	35.0	17.0	5.7
2016	677	36.0	18.8	9.3
2017	756	43.5	17.3	10.4
2018	813	46.2	17.5	10.6
2019	903	49.6	18.2	8.7
2020	932	47.5	19.6	6.4
2021	888	54.0	16.4	5.1
2022	922	51.4	17.9	5.9
2023	964	52.6	18.3	11.9
2024	968	53.6	18.0	11.9

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 GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	0	25.8	n/a	n/a
2013	562	34.8	16.1	4.1
2014	605	35.2	17.1	7.3
2015	598	35.0	17.0	5.7
2016	677	36.0	18.8	9.3
2017	756	43.5	17.3	10.4
2018	813	46.2	17.5	10.6
2019	903	49.6	18.2	8.7
2020	932	47.5	19.6	6.4
2021	888	54.0	16.4	5.1
2022	922	51.4	17.9	5.9
2023	964	52.6	18.3	11.9
2024	968	53.6	18.0	11.9

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 GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$469 (7.0%)	$6,189 (92.9%)	$6,660

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 64^th of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 35^th of 680 Elementary schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary)	78.4	69.3	9.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Huntsville City)	53.9	33.4	20.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary)	55.5	61.1	5.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Huntsville City)	44.7	29.8	14.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary)	68.8	60.7	8.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Huntsville City)	44	28.2	15.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	903	964	6.8%
African American	61	46	24.6%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	15	27	80%
Hispanic	63	69	9.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	687	747	8.7%
Two or More Races	74	74
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8.7%	11.9%	3.2%

Schools Near GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary

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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
GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1210 Taylor Road	Big Cove	35763	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7150	968	54	18.0	11.9%	762 (78.7%)	48 (5.0%)	68 (7.0%)	24 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (6.6%)	85.7	79^th of 684 public elementary schools	88.5%		93.4	35^th of 680 public elementary schools	94.9%	44	56.2	52.5	53.3		63.1	79.7	87.2	84.9		$6,660	$469	$6,189
Hampton Cove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	261 Old 431 Hwy	Hampton Cove	35763	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7180	699	39	17.8	7.2%	560 (80.1%)	25 (3.6%)	49 (7.0%)	23 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	40 (5.7%)	93.6	32^nd of 684 public elementary schools	95.3%		95.4	23^rd of 680 public elementary schools	96.6%	9	67.7	73.0	61.2		82.0	86.9	85.0	86.1		$8,275	$715	$7,559
Mountain Gap Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	821 Mountain Gap Road SE	Huntsville	35803	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7360	338	19	17.9	42.9%	229 (67.8%)	44 (13.0%)	34 (10.1%)	8 (2.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.2%)	83.9	89^th of 684 public elementary schools	87.0%		80.7	110^th of 680 public elementary schools	83.8%	21	53.6	69.2	50.0		69.2	73.2	82.4	75.0
Owens Cross Roads School	Public	PK, KG-4	161 Wilson Mann Road	Owens Cross Roads	35763	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 851-3240	332	19	17.6	56.3%	230 (69.3%)	39 (11.7%)	22 (6.6%)	3 (0.9%)	26 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)	73.2	170^th of 684 public elementary schools	75.1%		75	152^nd of 680 public elementary schools	77.6%	18	55.2	41.4			48.3	77.6	70.7			$10,823	$2,321	$8,465
Challenger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13555 Chaney Thompson Rd	Huntsville	35803	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7060	499	28	17.8	44.5%	256 (51.3%)	103 (20.6%)	84 (16.8%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (9.4%)	49.4	351^st of 684 public elementary schools	48.7%		65.8	223^rd of 680 public elementary schools	67.2%	128	37.8	23.6	30.2		43.1	66.2	44.3	76.5		$7,486	$524	$6,961
Weatherly Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1307 Cannstatt Drive SE	Huntsville	35803	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7460	459	31	14.8	43.6%	299 (65.1%)	69 (15.0%)	54 (11.8%)	11 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.7%)	70.4	185^th of 684 public elementary schools	73.0%		82	101^st of 680 public elementary schools	85.1%	84	30.8	47.7	47.1		52.3	68.0	78.5	79.4		$9,510	$870	$8,639
Farley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 Green Cove Rd SW	Huntsville	35803	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7160	341	19	18.3	41.6%	176 (51.6%)	56 (16.4%)	39 (11.4%)	28 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (12.3%)	81.8	110^th of 684 public elementary schools	83.9%		79.8	118^th of 680 public elementary schools	82.6%	8	61.5	41.5	57.4		65.9	74.5	73.2	81.5		$8,625	$737	$7,888
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7900 Whittier Road SW	Huntsville	35802	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7040	392	25	15.5	51.3%	171 (43.6%)	64 (16.3%)	125 (31.9%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.6%)	44	399^th of 684 public elementary schools	41.7%		53.7	321^st of 680 public elementary schools	52.8%	78	23.7	37.3	29.9		43.3	48.2	53.9	64.6		$9,722	$1,340	$8,380
Whitesburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6810 Whitesburg Drive SE	Huntsville	35802	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7520	344	23	14.9	38.1%	109 (31.7%)	177 (51.5%)	31 (9.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	24 (7.0%)	42.6	416^th of 684 public elementary schools	39.2%		50.2	345^th of 680 public elementary schools	49.3%	71	40.4	8.2	28.6		20.4	78.7	49.0	64.6
Jones Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4908 Garth Rd SE	Huntsville	35802	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7220	453	25	18.1	36.9%	281 (62.0%)	94 (20.8%)	41 (9.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.7%)	78	138^th of 684 public elementary schools	79.8%		69.5	193^rd of 680 public elementary schools	71.6%	55	52.2	50.7	41.5	52.3	59.2	75.4	75.7	63.4	80.0	$9,469	$884	$8,583

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