Sumiton Elementary School

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Sumiton Elementary School ranks 291 st of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sumiton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Sumiton, Alabama, with a student population of 714. The school is part of the Walker County School District, which is ranked 56 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Sumiton Elementary has shown mixed performance compared to state and county averages. While the school's proficiency rates in mathematics were lower than the averages, it outperformed the state and county in 4th-grade science. The school also performed better than the state average in English language arts. Sumiton Elementary has strengths in the performance of specific student subgroups, such as its African American students, special education students, and students from low-income families, who ranked relatively well compared to their statewide counterparts. However, the school's overall statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, suggesting challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Parrish ElementaryMiddle School and Valley Junior High School, as well as other schools in the Jefferson County and Jasper City districts, Sumiton Elementary generally performs at a lower level in academic proficiency, particularly in mathematics and science. However, the school's performance in English language arts is more competitive. Additionally, Sumiton Elementary has a higher percentage of White students and a lower percentage of minority students compared to some nearby schools, which may be an area for the school to consider in terms of ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

71 1st Street North
Sumiton, AL 35148

(205) 648-5656

District: Walker County

SchoolDigger Rank:
291^st of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,903

Students who attend Sumiton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sumiton Middle School
High:	Dora High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 708

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.5%

African American:

10.0%

Two or more races:

7.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sumiton Elementary School ranks better than 57.5% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 5^th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Walker County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.21. (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 Sumiton Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Walker County School District. Racial makeup is: White (78.5%), African American (10%), two or more races (7.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sumiton Elementary School is 15.7, which is the 2^nd best among 8 elementary schools in the Walker County School District. (See more...)

Compare Sumiton Elementary School employs 45 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sumiton Elementary School is $8,903, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Walker County School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sumiton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sumiton Elementary School 291^st of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Sumiton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Walker County:

SchoolDigger ranks Walker County 56^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sumiton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sumiton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2016	35.94	463^rd	691	33.0%
2017	36.58	450^th	688	34.6%
2018	49.24	377^th	680	44.6%
2019	35.36	460^th	681	32.5%
2021	27.80	495^th	692	28.5%
2022	29.46	483^rd	687	29.7%
2023	56.41	293^rd	680	56.9%
2024	57.21	291^st	684	57.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sumiton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	27.80	214^th	280	23.6%
2018	37.63	209^th	344	39.2%
2019	26.92	313^th	392	20.2%
2021	40.66	211^th	398	47.0%
2022	49.77	146^th	345	57.7%
2023	61.32	94^th	373	74.8%
2024	33.38	263^rd	395	33.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sumiton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	34.48	406^th	567	28.4%
2018	57.20	285^th	651	56.2%
2019	42.65	391^st	649	39.8%
2021	39.27	414^th	653	36.6%
2022	32.59	455^th	651	30.1%
2023	66.16	182^nd	623	70.8%
2024	65.15	216^th	670	67.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Sumiton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	32.98	458^th	639	28.3%
2018	53.27	318^th	640	50.3%
2019	37.60	436^th	646	32.5%
2021	26.63	479^th	656	27.0%
2022	19.70	529^th	656	19.4%
2023	42.68	372^nd	645	42.3%
2024	51.17	314^th	650	51.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Sumiton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	39.83	407^th	639	36.3%
2018	48.00	371^st	650	42.9%
2019	34.21	450^th	650	30.8%
2021	28.87	471^st	669	29.6%
2022	35.50	429^th	669	35.9%
2023	65.84	207^th	649	68.1%
2024	59.21	268^th	655	59.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Sumiton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	52.32	140^th	336	58.3%
2018	54.09	174^th	423	58.9%
2019	31.88	319^th	426	25.1%
2021	38.33	248^th	426	41.8%
2022	31.74	293^rd	426	31.2%
2023	54.37	153^rd	427	64.2%
2024	64.57	107^th	420	74.5%

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Rank History for White students at Sumiton Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	13.34	348^th	369	5.7%
2018	23.26	433^rd	508	14.8%
2019	20.56	464^th	529	12.3%
2021	15.21	499^th	539	7.4%
2022	15.64	498^th	540	7.8%
2023	38.32	341^st	528	35.4%
2024	40.12	338^th	535	36.8%

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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 Sumiton Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	545	61	1	12	0	25	644
2016	561	78	2	13	2	0	656
2017	565	71	2	7	3	4	652
2018	531	77	0	12	3	4	627
2019	542	77	2	8	3	10	642
2020	530	74	2	14	6	15	641
2021	488	73	2	18	5	32	618
2022	528	75	1	20	4	37	665
2023	566	71	2	16	6	53	714
2024	556	71	3	23	2	53	708

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 Sumiton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	644	37.0	17.4	75.9
2016	656	39.0	16.8	78
2017	652	40.0	16.3	68.4
2018	627	40.0	15.6	62
2019	642	43.0	14.9	63.7
2020	641	44.0	14.5	63.8
2021	618	42.0	14.7	59.2
2022	665	38.0	17.5	56.1
2023	714	40.0	17.8	71.6
2024	708	45.0	15.7	71.2

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 Sumiton Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	644	37.0	17.4	75.9
2016	656	39.0	16.8	78
2017	652	40.0	16.3	68.4
2018	627	40.0	15.6	62
2019	642	43.0	14.9	63.7
2020	641	44.0	14.5	63.8
2021	618	42.0	14.7	59.2
2022	665	38.0	17.5	56.1
2023	714	40.0	17.8	71.6
2024	708	45.0	15.7	71.2

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 Sumiton Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,628 (18.3%)	$7,271 (81.7%)	$8,903

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sumiton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 460^th of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 293^rd of 680 Elementary schools	24.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sumiton Elementary School)	34.9	48.5	13.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Walker County)	54	50.2	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sumiton Elementary School)	47.5	30.2	17.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Walker County)	45.2	34.7	10.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	642	714	11.2%
African American	77	71	7.8%
American Indian	3	6	100%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	8	16	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	542	566	4.4%
Two or More Races	10	53	430%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.7%	71.6%	7.9%

Schools Near Sumiton 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 Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sumiton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	71 1st Street North	Sumiton	35148	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 648-5656	708	45	15.7	71.2%	556 (78.5%)	71 (10.0%)	23 (3.2%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (7.5%)	57.2	291^st of 684 public elementary schools	57.5%		56.4	293^rd of 680 public elementary schools	56.9%	2	35.7	42.5					56.6		54.8	61.3					$8,903	$1,628	$7,271
Bagley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	8581 Tate Mill Rd	Dora	35062	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(205) 379-2500	538	31	17.3	46.3%	514 (95.5%)	5 (0.9%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.1%)	76.8	146^th of 684 public elementary schools	78.7%		74.9	153^rd of 680 public elementary schools	77.5%	7	55.8	56.8					49.5		75.5	67.4					$8,971	$684	$8,264
West Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4880 Freewill Dr	Quinton	35130	Walker County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(205) 379-5550	109	7	16.2	49.5%	100 (91.7%)	3 (2.8%)	3 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	45.7	384^th of 684 public elementary schools	43.9%		40.5	414^th of 680 public elementary schools	39.1%	30	21.1	25.0	50.0	11.8			33.3		79.0	41.7	75.0	47.1			$11,153	$1,433	$9,667
Cordova Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	35 North St	Cordova	35550	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 483-7666	366	22	16.6	66.4%	320 (87.4%)	25 (6.8%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.1%)	89.7	57^th of 684 public elementary schools	91.7%		82.7	95^th of 680 public elementary schools	86.0%	38	56.6	69.3					78.7		84.9	76.0					$9,659	$2,156	$7,500
Valley Junior High School	Public	PK, KG-8	155 Valley School Rd	Jasper	35504	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 483-9381	579	34	17.0	68.4%	404 (69.8%)	13 (2.2%)	134 (23.1%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.1%)	62.6	247^th of 684 public elementary schools	63.9%		53.2	323^rd of 680 public elementary schools	52.5%	76	66.7	33.3	28.0	37.3	25.5	22.4	54.9	41.4	76.5	52.1	58.3	63.2	47.8	54.4	$9,801	$2,237	$7,561
Brookville Elementary School	Public	K-5	4275 Brookville School Rd	Graysville	35073	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-2700	172	11	16.3	79.1%	54 (31.4%)	73 (42.4%)	36 (20.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.7%)	28.5	496^th of 684 public elementary schools	27.5%		35.1	458^th of 680 public elementary schools	32.6%	38	38.7	27.3	21.4				21.2		43.3	48.4	42.3				$10,432	$1,911	$8,484
Mount Olive Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 Brookside Rd	Mount Olive	35117	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(205) 379-4900	307	19	16.5	39.7%	260 (84.7%)	20 (6.5%)	15 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	61.2	258^th of 684 public elementary schools	62.3%		68.1	205^th of 680 public elementary schools	69.9%	53	40.9	50.0	30.4				47.8		70.5	66.7	58.9				$9,915	$1,614	$8,271
Adamsville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4600 Hazelwood Road	Adamsville	35005	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-2400	308	18	17.6	82.8%	47 (15.3%)	193 (62.7%)	41 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.4%)	15.9	576^th of 684 public elementary schools	15.8%		16.5	560^th of 680 public elementary schools	17.6%	16	19.3	16.4	10.7				17.0		35.2	39.6	45.5				$10,448	$1,601	$8,816
Parrish ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	95 Engle St	Parrish	35580	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 686-5061	308	21	14.6	72.7%	251 (81.5%)	26 (8.4%)	19 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.6%)	71.8	176^th of 684 public elementary schools	74.3%		61.6	247^th of 680 public elementary schools	63.7%	71	48.6	50.0	34.5	34.5	7.7	9.1	60.7	22.7	79.4	78.6	62.1	65.5	69.2	50.0	$15,603	$3,787	$11,813
T R Simmons Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	1001 Viking Dr	Jasper	35501	Walker County	Jasper City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 387-2535	519	31	16.7	56.1%	305 (58.8%)	65 (12.5%)	114 (22.0%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.6%)								(n/a)															$9,340	$1,069	$8,271

Frequently Asked Questions about Sumiton Elementary School

How many students attend Sumiton Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 708 students attended Sumiton Elementary School.

Is Sumiton Elementary School a good school?

Sumiton Elementary School ranks 291^st of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Sumiton Elementary School?

Students at Sumiton Elementary School are 79% White, 10% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Sumiton Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Sumiton Middle School
High : Dora High School

What district is Sumiton Elementary School in?

Walker County

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