Meek Elementary School

Summary:

Meek Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Arley, Alabama, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 188. The school is part of the Winston County School District, which is ranked 41 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Meek Elementary consistently outperforms the Winston County and Alabama state averages in standardized test scores, ranking 47th out of 684 Alabama elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school's racial composition is notably different from nearby schools, with over 95% of students identifying as white. Additionally, Meek Elementary has seen fluctuations in its free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 19.89% in 2021-2022 to 61.17% in 2022-2023, suggesting potential changes in the school's socioeconomic makeup.

Compared to nearby schools like West Point Intermediate School, Memorial Park Elementary School, and T R Simmons Elementary School, Meek Elementary consistently outperforms in academic metrics, which could be attributed to effective teaching practices, curriculum, or other factors. However, the school's unique characteristics, such as its racial homogeneity and fluctuating socioeconomic factors, warrant further investigation to understand the drivers of its success and identify areas for continued improvement.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

6613 County Rd 41
Arley, AL 35541

(205) 221-9425

District: Winston County

SchoolDigger Rank:
47^th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,912

Students who attend Meek Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Meek High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 202

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.6%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Hispanic:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Meek Elementary School ranks better than 93.1% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Winston County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.37. (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 Racial makeup is: White (94.6%), two or more races (3%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meek Elementary School is 17.8. 2 elementary schools in the Winston County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Meek Elementary School employs 11.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meek Elementary School is $11,912, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Winston County School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meek Elementary School 47^th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Meek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Winston County:

SchoolDigger ranks Winston County 41^st of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Meek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Meek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	54.29	300^th	623	51.8%
2005	56.45	302^nd	688	56.1%
2006	66.44	198^th	689	71.3%
2007	66.49	223^rd	698	68.1%
2008	61.16	266^th	698	61.9%
2009	74.33	123^rd	696	82.3%
2010	61.17	300^th	704	57.4%
2011	53.96	393^rd	709	44.6%
2012	57.20	358^th	696	48.6%
2013	67.41	215^th	696	69.1%
2014	67.57	193^rd	695	72.2%
2015	65.99	197^th	691	71.5%
2016	54.56	305^th	691	55.9%
2017	61.57	244^th	688	64.5%
2018	60.78	274^th	680	59.7%
2019	71.59	163^rd	681	76.1%
2021	39.74	423^rd	692	38.9%
2022	43.58	388^th	687	43.5%
2023	73.25	163^rd	680	76.0%
2024	90.37	47^th	684	93.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	57.84	221^st	567	61.0%
2018	55.64	300^th	651	53.9%
2019	74.39	105^th	649	83.8%
2021	55.77	284^th	653	56.5%
2022	50.84	328^th	651	49.6%
2023	69.11	157^th	623	74.8%
2024	92.35	22^nd	670	96.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Meek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	60.29	233^rd	639	63.5%
2019	61.56	232^nd	646	64.1%
2021	37.83	415^th	656	36.7%
2022	39.18	410^th	656	37.5%
2023	84.32	76^th	645	88.2%
2024	92.97	26^th	650	96.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Meek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	60.98	237^th	639	62.9%
2018	64.12	231^st	650	64.5%
2019	69.08	177^th	650	72.8%
2021	49.51	332^nd	669	50.4%
2022	47.49	355^th	669	46.9%
2023	63.58	226^th	649	65.2%
2024	80.59	98^th	655	85.0%

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Rank History for White students at Meek Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	31.51	384^th	508	24.4%
2019	52.23	237^th	529	55.2%
2021	22.54	453^rd	539	16.0%
2022	27.44	419^th	540	22.4%
2023	54.65	224^th	528	57.6%
2024	79.87	86^th	535	83.9%

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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 Meek Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	280	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	280
2002	271	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	272
2003	271	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	272
2004	268	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
2005	273	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
2006	299	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	1	302
2007	291	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	295
2008	295	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	301
2009	307	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
2010	300	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	305
2011	283	1	2	0	0	1	0	287
2012	275	0	2	0	0	1	0	278
2013	243	1	2	0	0	1	0	247
2014	228	1	1	0	0	1	0	231
2015	226	1	2	0	0	1	0	230
2016	223	2	2	0	0	2	0	229
2017	226	2	7	1	0	2	0	238
2018	143	1	4	0	0	1	0	149
2019	142	2	4	0	0	1	0	149
2020	146	2	5	0	0	1	0	154
2021	167	0	3	0	0	0	0	170
2022	170	0	7	1	0	3	0	181
2023	180	0	4	1	0	3	0	188
2024	191	0	4	1	0	6	0	202

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 Meek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	280	18.0	15.6	55.7
2002	272	21.0	13.0	61.4
2003	272	21.0	13.0	61.4
2004	268	19.5	13.7	63.4
2005	274	21.0	13.0	70.1
2006	302	20.0	15.1	66.4
2007	295	19.5	15.1	65.8
2008	301	21.4	14.1	67.1
2009	310	21.1	14.5	64.5
2010	305	20.3	15.0	69.7
2011	287	22.2	12.9	65.2
2012	278	17.0	16.3	65.8
2013	247	19.6	12.5	70.4
2014	231	14.6	15.7	66.7
2015	230	12.0	19.1	61.7
2016	229	12.0	19.0	63.3
2017	238	13.1	18.0	61.3
2018	149	10.0	14.9	48.3
2019	149	9.0	16.5	49
2020	154	9.5	16.2	46.8
2021	170	9.5	17.8	43.5
2022	181	6.5	27.8	19.9
2023	188	9.8	19.1	61.2
2024	202	11.3	17.8	62.4

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 Meek Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	280	18.0	15.6	55.7
2002	272	21.0	13.0	61.4
2003	272	21.0	13.0	61.4
2004	268	19.5	13.7	63.4
2005	274	21.0	13.0	70.1
2006	302	20.0	15.1	66.4
2007	295	19.5	15.1	65.8
2008	301	21.4	14.1	67.1
2009	310	21.1	14.5	64.5
2010	305	20.3	15.0	69.7
2011	287	22.2	12.9	65.2
2012	278	17.0	16.3	65.8
2013	247	19.6	12.5	70.4
2014	231	14.6	15.7	66.7
2015	230	12.0	19.1	61.7
2016	229	12.0	19.0	63.3
2017	238	13.1	18.0	61.3
2018	149	10.0	14.9	48.3
2019	149	9.0	16.5	49
2020	154	9.5	16.2	46.8
2021	170	9.5	17.8	43.5
2022	181	6.5	27.8	19.9
2023	188	9.8	19.1	61.2
2024	202	11.3	17.8	62.4

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 Meek Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,259 (10.6%)	$10,628 (89.2%)	$11,912

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 163^rd of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 163^rd of 680 Elementary schools	0%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Meek Elementary School)	77.4	73.1	4.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Winston County)	57.3	58.2	0.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Meek Elementary School)	44	50	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Winston County)	39.6	34.5	5.2%
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	149	188	26.2%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	4
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	142	180	26.8%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49%	61.2%	12.2%

Schools Near Meek 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
Meek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	6613 County Rd 41	Arley	35541	Winston County	Winston County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 221-9425	202	11	17.8	62.4%	191 (94.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	90.4	47^th of 684 public elementary schools	93.1%		73.2	163^rd of 680 public elementary schools	76.0%	116	75.0	73.1					73.1		77.8	73.1					$11,912	$1,259	$10,628
Curry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	85 Yellow Jacket Dr	Jasper	35503	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 387-7845	542	31	17.4	65.7%	498 (91.9%)	5 (0.9%)	15 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	19 (3.5%)	53	323^rd of 684 public elementary schools	52.8%		57.5	283^rd of 680 public elementary schools	58.4%	40	26.7	33.0					45.4		72.0	59.8					$9,492	$2,035	$7,454
Addison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	16411 County Road 41	Addison	35540	Winston County	Winston County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 717-3310	328	18	17.9	52.4%	315 (96.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	70	191^st of 684 public elementary schools	72.1%		78.8	125^th of 680 public elementary schools	81.6%	66	58.6	45.8	35.1	17.9			60.4		75.9	64.6	89.2	60.7			$9,086	$1,073	$7,987
Harmony School	Public	PK, KG-8	4910 County Road 940	Logan	35098	Cullman County	Cullman County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 747-1427	342	23	15.2	64.6%	317 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	53.2	320^th of 684 public elementary schools	53.2%		54.7	312^th of 680 public elementary schools	54.1%	8	32.4	42.4	33.3	7.1	30.4	8.7	51.5	47.8	76.5	66.7	70.4	35.7	60.9	52.2	$12,608	$2,001	$10,582
Double Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	123 Old School Rd	Double Springs	35553	Winston County	Winston County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 717-3322	354	21	16.8	76.6%	342 (96.6%)	3 (0.8%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	48.4	361^st of 684 public elementary schools	47.2%		39.2	424^th of 680 public elementary schools	37.6%	63	43.3	27.9					34.4		61.7	59.0					$10,295	$2,264	$8,007
Cold Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	8999 County Road 109	Bremen	35033	Cullman County	Cullman County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 287-1247	504	32	16.0	60.7%	467 (92.7%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.0%)	76.6	147^th of 684 public elementary schools	78.5%		75.8	142^nd of 680 public elementary schools	79.1%	5	44.4	72.1	43.5	39.5	39.7	50.0	81.4	67.4	80.0	76.7	62.2	60.5	70.7	76.1	$7,344	$450	$6,868
Lupton Junior High School	Public	PK, KG-8	1110 Prospect Rd	Nauvoo	35578	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 384-5838	444	24	18.5	65.8%	416 (93.7%)	3 (0.7%)	13 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.7%)	70.4	186^th of 684 public elementary schools	72.8%		70.1	187^th of 680 public elementary schools	72.5%	1	42.9	32.0	54.8	41.4	25.0	20.0	56.0	52.5	75.6	66.0	81.0	55.2	70.0	62.5	$10,874	$1,943	$8,928
Memorial Park Elementary School	Public	2-3	800 10th Ave	Jasper	35501	Walker County	Jasper City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 384-6461	417	28	15.1	65.2%	246 (59.0%)	56 (13.4%)	96 (23.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.8%)								(n/a)	49.5								64.6						$10,108	$1,031	$9,076
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Meek Elementary School

What district is Meek Elementary School in?

Winston County

What is the racial makeup of Meek Elementary School?

Students at Meek Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Meek Elementary School attend?

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

High : Meek High School

Is Meek Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Meek Elementary School ranks in the top 6.9% of Alabama elementary schools.

How many students attend Meek Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 202 students attended Meek Elementary School.

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