Is Sonnie Hereford Elementary School a good school?

Sonnie Hereford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 14.9% of Alabama elementary schools.

How many students attend Sonnie Hereford Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 611 students attended Sonnie Hereford Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Sonnie Hereford Elementary School?

Students at Sonnie Hereford Elementary School are 65% African American, 19% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% White.

What schools do graduates of Sonnie Hereford Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sonnie Hereford Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Huntsville Junior High School High : Huntsville High School

Sonnie Hereford Elementary School

Summary:

Sonnie Hereford Elementary School is a public elementary school in Huntsville, Alabama, serving 611 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 and has a 2-star rating.

Sonnie Hereford Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 15% of Alabama elementary schools, with significantly lower academic performance than the Huntsville City and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 12.86% of 3rd-6th grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 31.14% in Huntsville City and 42.16% statewide. The school's performance is particularly low for African American, White, and Special Education student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 15-30% of Alabama elementary schools. In contrast, the school's Hispanic and English Language Learner students perform relatively better, ranking in the bottom 30-40%.

Nearby schools, such as Academy for Science and Foreign Language, Blossomwood Elementary, and Highlands Elementary, generally perform significantly better than Sonnie Hereford Elementary on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. These nearby schools also have a more diverse student population and lower percentages of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which may be contributing factors to their stronger academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

2755 Wilson Drive
Huntsville, AL 35816

(256) 428-7440

District: Huntsville City

SchoolDigger Rank:
582^nd of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,093

Students who attend Sonnie Hereford Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Huntsville Junior High School
High:	Huntsville High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Number of students: 611

Racial breakdown:

African American:

65.3%

Hispanic:

19.0%

Two or more races:

8.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sonnie Hereford Elementary School ranks worse than 85.1% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 17^th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Huntsville City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.1. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (65.3%), Hispanic (19%), two or more races (8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Huntsville City School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sonnie Hereford Elementary School is 19.7. 19 elementary schools in the Huntsville City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sonnie Hereford Elementary School employs 31 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sonnie Hereford Elementary School is $9,093. 16 elementary schools in the Huntsville City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sonnie Hereford Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sonnie Hereford Elementary School 582^nd of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Sonnie Hereford Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

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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 Sonnie Hereford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2019	8.34	652^nd	681	4.3%
2021	13.55	607^th	692	12.3%
2022	10.92	635^th	687	7.6%
2023	12.36	606^th	680	10.9%
2024	15.10	582^nd	684	14.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sonnie Hereford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2022	7.66	63^rd	64	1.6%
2023	31.49	53^rd	70	24.3%
2024	20.84	73^rd	82	11.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sonnie Hereford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2022	31.67	81^st	110	26.4%
2023	42.86	68^th	123	44.7%
2024	48.93	56^th	131	57.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sonnie Hereford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	16.01	257^th	280	8.2%
2018	23.78	277^th	344	19.5%
2019	32.84	277^th	392	29.3%
2021	21.94	351^st	398	11.8%
2022	30.80	246^th	345	28.7%
2023	26.44	301^st	373	19.3%
2024	18.85	357^th	395	9.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sonnie Hereford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	18.12	569^th	651	12.6%
2019	12.18	618^th	649	4.8%
2021	16.25	579^th	653	11.3%
2022	13.47	603^rd	651	7.4%
2023	18.91	530^th	623	14.9%
2024	19.15	561^st	670	16.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Sonnie Hereford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	13.07	582^nd	639	8.9%
2018	10.38	597^th	640	6.7%
2019	9.15	621^st	646	3.9%
2021	14.51	586^th	656	10.7%
2022	9.16	633^rd	656	3.5%
2023	11.02	600^th	645	7.0%
2024	13.61	581^st	650	10.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Sonnie Hereford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	17.32	545^th	639	14.7%
2018	19.73	537^th	650	17.4%
2019	9.50	619^th	650	4.8%
2021	14.49	580^th	669	13.3%
2022	14.47	583^rd	669	12.9%
2023	15.47	552^nd	649	14.9%
2024	18.18	538^th	655	17.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Sonnie Hereford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	22.20	295^th	336	12.2%
2018	24.90	352^nd	423	16.8%
2019	21.05	383^rd	426	10.1%
2021	26.16	329^th	426	22.8%
2022	19.15	393^rd	426	7.7%
2023	22.67	364^th	427	14.8%
2024	23.19	360^th	420	14.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sonnie Hereford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	39.99	83^rd	130	36.2%
2018	50.15	61^st	140	56.4%
2019	17.93	138^th	152	9.2%
2021	19.73	147^th	164	10.4%
2022	19.71	152^nd	175	13.1%
2023	27.14	143^rd	184	22.3%
2024	35.87	129^th	196	34.2%

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Rank History for White students at Sonnie Hereford Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2019	6.48	519^th	529	1.9%
2022	7.68	522^nd	540	3.3%
2023	12.21	496^th	528	6.1%
2024	28.85	422^nd	535	21.1%

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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
2017	36	419	3	111	10	3	18	600
2018	34	380	0	90	6	2	38	550
2019	46	410	0	99	5	4	52	616
2020	34	397	1	99	2	1	58	592
2021	33	409	0	109	2	3	54	610
2022	41	472	3	112	2	5	17	652
2023	37	399	4	116	1	5	49	611

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 Sonnie Hereford Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	600	34.6	17.3	98.2
2018	550	31.0	17.7	91.8
2019	616	33.8	18.2	89.6
2020	592	40.0	14.8	91
2021	610	42.1	14.4	92.3
2022	652	36.7	17.7	92
2023	611	31.0	19.7	92.1

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 Sonnie Hereford Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	600	34.6	17.3	98.2
2018	550	31.0	17.7	91.8
2019	616	33.8	18.2	89.6
2020	592	40.0	14.8	91
2021	610	42.1	14.4	92.3
2022	652	36.7	17.7	92
2023	611	31.0	19.7	92.1

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 Sonnie Hereford Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,716 (18.9%)	$7,376 (81.1%)	$9,093

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sonnie Hereford 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 652^nd of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 606^th of 680 Elementary schools	6.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sonnie Hereford Elementary School)	34.7	21.3	13.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Huntsville City)	53.9	33.4	20.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sonnie Hereford Elementary School)	12.4	4.8	7.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Huntsville City)	44.7	29.8	14.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sonnie Hereford Elementary School)	22.9	7.9	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Huntsville City)	44	28.2	15.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sonnie Hereford Elementary School)	12.9	9.9	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Huntsville City)	40.1	26.7	13.4%
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	616	611	0.8%
African American	410	399	2.7%
American Indian	5	1	80%
Asian	0	4
Hispanic	99	116	17.2%
Pacific Islander	4	5	25%
White	46	37	19.6%
Two or More Races	52	49	5.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	89.6%	92.1%	2.5%

Schools Near Sonnie Hereford 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
Sonnie Hereford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2755 Wilson Drive	Huntsville	35816	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7440	611	31	19.7	92.1%	37 (6.1%)	399 (65.3%)	116 (19.0%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.8%)	49 (8.0%)	15.1	582^nd of 684 public elementary schools	14.9%		12.4	606^th of 680 public elementary schools	10.9%	24	12.9	12.9	8.7	9.2	21.7	20.0	44.6	30.0	42.0	$9,093	$1,716	$7,376
Montview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2600 Garvin Rd NW	Huntsville	35810	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7320	227	13	16.9	87.2%	21 (9.3%)	152 (67.0%)	36 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.9%)	11.9	618^th of 684 public elementary schools	9.6%		16.2	566^th of 680 public elementary schools	16.8%	52	2.6	5.1	5.6		12.8	46.0	35.9	42.9		$13,217	$3,064	$10,152
Morris Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4801 Bob Wallace Ave SW	Huntsville	35805	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7340	515	29	17.7	90.3%	65 (12.6%)	223 (43.3%)	183 (35.5%)	5 (1.0%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.0%)	31 (6.0%)	12.7	603^rd of 684 public elementary schools	11.8%		16.7	558^th of 680 public elementary schools	17.9%	45	16.5	5.3	8.2		14.7	42.9	33.3	42.9		$8,314	$1,925	$6,388
Highlands Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2500 Barney Terrace NW	Huntsville	35810	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7200	371	20	18.7	83.3%	16 (4.3%)	292 (78.7%)	44 (11.9%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)	20.2	548^th of 684 public elementary schools	19.9%		17.2	554^th of 680 public elementary schools	18.5%	6	12.0	15.9	6.3	19.2	18.2	43.8	44.2	42.2	45.7	$10,057	$2,041	$8,016
Ridgecrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3505 Cerro Vista Street SW	Huntsville	35805	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7380	511	29	17.6	85.3%	57 (11.2%)	190 (37.2%)	253 (49.5%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.0%)	15.9	577^th of 684 public elementary schools	15.6%		14	587^th of 680 public elementary schools	13.7%	10	16.2	13.6	15.3		16.7	34.9	41.0	45.3		$9,463	$2,004	$7,457
Blossomwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1321 Woodmont Avenue	Huntsville	35801	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7020	635	37	17.1	41.7%	260 (40.9%)	286 (45.0%)	30 (4.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	51 (8.0%)	57.2	292^nd of 684 public elementary schools	57.3%		63.5	240^th of 680 public elementary schools	64.7%	52	33.3	39.2	49.2	26.8	45.6	55.4	58.2	74.1	56.8	$8,149	$907	$7,241
Academy For Academics Arts Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4800 Sparkman Drive NE	Huntsville	35810	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	Yes	No	No	(256) 428-7600	388	22	17.5	39.4%	105 (27.1%)	214 (55.2%)	22 (5.7%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (11.1%)	33.4	473^rd of 684 public elementary schools	30.8%		37.6	432^nd of 680 public elementary schools	36.5%	41	12.3	21.9	20.3		38.4	43.9	53.4	65.2		$10,574	$1,039	$9,535
Academy For Science Foreign Language	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3221 Mastin Lake Rd	Huntsville	35801	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	Yes	No	No	(256) 428-7000	299	20	15.0	59.9%	63 (21.1%)	151 (50.5%)	38 (12.7%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (14.0%)	63.5	234^th of 684 public elementary schools	65.8%		79.2	123^rd of 680 public elementary schools	81.9%	111	30.9	35.0	40.7		46.7	72.7	63.3	88.7		$9,962	$1,114	$8,847
Lakewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	3501 Kenwood Dr NW	Huntsville	35810	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7240	459	26	18.0	86.3%	31 (6.8%)	319 (69.5%)	83 (18.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.4%)	9	658^th of 684 public elementary schools	3.8%		11.9	612^th of 680 public elementary schools	10.0%	46	3.9	7.8	5.3	0.0	12.5	34.0	25.0	46.6	23.4	$10,184	$2,205	$7,978
Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3112 Meridian St N	Huntsville	35811	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7100	464	29	16.0	89.0%	45 (9.7%)	328 (70.7%)	49 (10.6%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.0%)	11.3	624^th of 684 public elementary schools	8.8%		12.4	603^rd of 680 public elementary schools	11.3%	21	14.7	5.4	13.2		21.6	20.9	37.0	33.3		$9,541	$2,631	$6,909

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