Fort Deposit Elementary School

Summary:

Fort Deposit Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 194 students in grades PK-5 in the small town of Fort Deposit, Alabama, which is part of the Lowndes County School District.

Fort Deposit Elementary is a chronically low-performing school, consistently ranking in the bottom 10% of Alabama elementary schools with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (94.85%) compared to the state average, and an extremely high percentage (over 96%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite spending more per student ($11,888) than nearby schools, Fort Deposit Elementary's proficiency rates in math, science, and English language arts are significantly lower than the state and county averages.

In comparison to nearby schools, such as Pintlala Elementary in Montgomery County and Greenville Elementary in Butler County, Fort Deposit Elementary stands out as the lowest-performing school in the region. Addressing the persistent challenges at Fort Deposit Elementary, which include racial disparities, socioeconomic challenges, and ineffective resource allocation, will likely require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to improve educational outcomes for the students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

200 Gilmer Hills Rd
Fort Deposit, AL 36032

(334) 227-8704

District: Lowndes County

SchoolDigger Rank:
622^nd of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,888

Students who attend Fort Deposit Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lowndes County Middle School
High:	Calhoun High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 214

Racial breakdown:

African American:

89.3%

White:

6.5%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fort Deposit Elementary School ranks worse than 90.9% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Lowndes County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.47. (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 Fort Deposit Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lowndes County School District. Racial makeup is: African American (89.3%), White (6.5%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Lowndes County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Deposit Elementary School is 16.4. 1 elementary schools in the Lowndes County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Fort Deposit Elementary School employs 13 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Deposit Elementary School is $11,888, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Lowndes County School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fort Deposit Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Deposit Elementary School 622^nd of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Fort Deposit Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Lowndes County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lowndes County 123^rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fort Deposit Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Fort Deposit Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	32.06	471^st	623	24.4%
2005	17.60	631^st	688	8.3%
2006	25.52	584^th	689	15.2%
2007	16.81	640^th	698	8.3%
2008	11.39	674^th	698	3.4%
2009	8.12	686^th	696	1.4%
2010	19.12	643^rd	704	8.7%
2011	7.54	689^th	709	2.8%
2012	11.02	668^th	696	4.0%
2013	8.58	683^rd	696	1.9%
2014	21.59	573^rd	695	17.6%
2015	13.19	631^st	691	8.7%
2016	6.20	681^st	691	1.4%
2017	8.56	656^th	688	4.7%
2018	9.18	636^th	680	6.5%
2019	8.24	653^rd	681	4.1%
2021	9.08	670^th	692	3.2%
2022	8.29	670^th	687	2.5%
2023	8.39	651^st	680	4.3%
2024	11.47	622^nd	684	9.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fort Deposit Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	7.12	554^th	567	2.3%
2018	11.69	608^th	651	6.6%
2019	10.64	623^rd	649	4.0%
2021	10.15	637^th	653	2.5%
2022	12.21	620^th	651	4.8%
2023	10.53	598^th	623	4.0%
2024	14.91	600^th	670	10.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Fort Deposit Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	9.27	615^th	639	3.8%
2018	10.07	599^th	640	6.4%
2019	9.85	612^th	646	5.3%
2021	8.68	648^th	656	1.2%
2022	8.08	643^rd	656	2.0%
2023	11.95	590^th	645	8.5%
2024	16.15	561^st	650	13.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Fort Deposit Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	9.79	603^rd	639	5.6%
2018	12.49	594^th	650	8.6%
2019	10.41	610^th	650	6.2%
2021	11.04	630^th	669	5.8%
2022	10.48	634^th	669	5.2%
2023	7.26	630^th	649	2.9%
2024	12.23	593^rd	655	9.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Fort Deposit Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	23.24	365^th	423	13.7%
2019	17.60	401^st	426	5.9%
2021	15.10	417^th	426	2.1%
2022	18.19	401^st	426	5.9%
2023	19.48	382^nd	427	10.5%
2024	22.29	366^th	420	12.9%

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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.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fort Deposit 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	289	289
1989	11	263	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	275
1990	12	247	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	260
1991	2	251	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
1992	2	250	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
1993	0	249	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
1994	4	257	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	261
1995	7	257	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
1996	7	257	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	264
1997	4	290	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	294
1998	2	316	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	320
1999	3	282	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	285
2000	3	268	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	271
2001	1	241	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
2002	2	222	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
2003	2	222	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
2004	3	365	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	368
2005	0	353	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
2006	0	324	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	324
2007	2	330	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
2008	5	304	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
2009	5	308	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	313
2010	7	301	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
2011	9	305	0	0	0	0	1	0	315
2012	7	314	0	1	0	0	1	0	323
2013	3	272	0	1	0	0	2	0	278
2014	5	267	0	1	2	0	1	0	276
2015	4	272	0	1	0	0	1	0	278
2016	6	265	0	2	0	0	1	0	274
2017	5	248	0	5	0	0	0	0	258
2018	2	216	0	2	0	0	0	0	220
2019	3	220	0	2	0	0	0	0	225
2020	3	195	0	2	0	0	0	0	200
2021	3	183	0	3	0	0	0	0	189
2022	4	176	0	7	0	0	0	0	187
2023	3	184	0	6	0	0	1	0	194
2024	14	191	0	6	0	0	3	0	214

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fort Deposit Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	289	17.0	17.0	0
1989	275	17.0	16.1	n/a
1990	260	16.0	16.2	0
1991	253	17.0	14.8	n/a
1992	252	17.0	14.8	n/a
1993	249	16.0	15.6	n/a
1994	261	16.8	15.5	n/a
1995	264	16.0	16.5	n/a
1996	264	16.0	16.5	n/a
1997	294	19.0	15.5	93.9
1998	320	19.8	16.2	89.4
1999	285	20.5	13.9	94.7
2000	271	21.5	12.6	97.4
2001	242	19.5	12.4	98.8
2002	224	17.5	12.8	94.2
2003	224	17.5	12.8	94.2
2004	368	24.5	15.0	94.6
2005	353	24.0	14.7	96.9
2006	324	23.0	14.1	99.1
2007	332	21.0	15.8	90.7
2008	309	20.3	15.2	94.2
2009	313	19.8	15.7	91.1
2010	308	19.0	16.2	92.5
2011	315	22.3	14.1	88.6
2012	323	20.7	15.5	92.9
2013	278	23.0	12.0	97.5
2014	276	18.0	15.3	97.1
2015	278	18.0	15.4	74.8
2016	274	17.0	16.1	75.9
2017	258	17.0	15.1	72.1
2018	220	14.1	15.6	95.9
2019	225	9.4	23.8	96.4
2020	200	13.0	15.3	97
2021	189	13.5	14.0	97.9
2022	187	14.0	13.3	96.3
2023	194	12.0	16.1	96.4
2024	214	13.0	16.4	98.6

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 Fort Deposit Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	289	17.0	17.0	0
1989	275	17.0	16.1	n/a
1990	260	16.0	16.2	0
1991	253	17.0	14.8	n/a
1992	252	17.0	14.8	n/a
1993	249	16.0	15.6	n/a
1994	261	16.8	15.5	n/a
1995	264	16.0	16.5	n/a
1996	264	16.0	16.5	n/a
1997	294	19.0	15.5	93.9
1998	320	19.8	16.2	89.4
1999	285	20.5	13.9	94.7
2000	271	21.5	12.6	97.4
2001	242	19.5	12.4	98.8
2002	224	17.5	12.8	94.2
2003	224	17.5	12.8	94.2
2004	368	24.5	15.0	94.6
2005	353	24.0	14.7	96.9
2006	324	23.0	14.1	99.1
2007	332	21.0	15.8	90.7
2008	309	20.3	15.2	94.2
2009	313	19.8	15.7	91.1
2010	308	19.0	16.2	92.5
2011	315	22.3	14.1	88.6
2012	323	20.7	15.5	92.9
2013	278	23.0	12.0	97.5
2014	276	18.0	15.3	97.1
2015	278	18.0	15.4	74.8
2016	274	17.0	16.1	75.9
2017	258	17.0	15.1	72.1
2018	220	14.1	15.6	95.9
2019	225	9.4	23.8	96.4
2020	200	13.0	15.3	97
2021	189	13.5	14.0	97.9
2022	187	14.0	13.3	96.3
2023	194	12.0	16.1	96.4
2024	214	13.0	16.4	98.6

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 Fort Deposit Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,047 (25.6%)	$8,802 (74.0%)	$11,888

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Deposit Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 653^rd of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 651^st of 680 Elementary schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Deposit Elementary School)	26.3	3.5	22.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lowndes County)	41.6	12.1	29.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Deposit Elementary School)	19.6	7.1	12.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lowndes County)	25.6	6	19.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Deposit Elementary School)	18.2	3.6	14.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lowndes County)	29.3	5.9	23.4%
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	225	194	13.8%
African American	220	184	16.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	6	200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	3
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	96.4%	96.4%	0.1%

Schools Near Fort Deposit 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
Fort Deposit Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Gilmer Hills Rd	Fort Deposit	36032	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 227-8704	214	13	16.4	98.6%	14 (6.5%)	191 (89.3%)	6 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	11.5	622^nd of 684 public elementary schools	9.1%		8.4	651^st of 680 public elementary schools	4.3%	29	24.1	0.0	13.8		9.7	32.1	32.3	37.9		$11,888	$3,047	$8,802
Greenville Elementary School	Public	3-4	102 Butler Cir	Greenville	36037	Butler County	Butler County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 382-7614	282	16	17.6	83.3%	75 (26.6%)	192 (68.1%)	6 (2.1%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	39.7	434^th of 684 public elementary schools	36.5%		27.5	496^th of 680 public elementary schools	27.1%	62	46.7	23.6			27.1	63.4	42.5			$8,052	$820	$7,206
WO Parmer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	100 Butler Circle	Greenville	36037	Butler County	Butler County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 382-8720	537	28	19.1	72.6%	136 (25.3%)	354 (65.9%)	17 (3.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.0%)								(n/a)										$9,924	$2,290	$7,609
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	141 Main St	Hayneville	36040	Lowndes County	Lowndes County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 563-7319	181	11	16.4	92.8%	5 (2.8%)	173 (95.6%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.7	652^nd of 684 public elementary schools	4.7%		6.8	673^rd of 680 public elementary schools	1.0%	21	3.5	3.2	14.8		16.1	31.0	32.3	37.0		$12,290	$2,893	$9,357
Pintlala Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	215 Federal Rd	Hope Hull	36043	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 288-9523	126	9	14.0	67.5%	46 (36.5%)	53 (42.1%)	18 (14.3%)	2 (1.6%)	5 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	16.2	575^th of 684 public elementary schools	15.9%		24.3	518^th of 680 public elementary schools	23.8%	57	15.4	20.0	15.0	0.0	26.7	52.0	28.6	36.8	26.7	$13,724	$2,785	$10,890

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Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Deposit Elementary School

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