Albertville Elementary School's state ranking declined from #231 in 2010 to #752 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Math proficiency fell to 20% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 40%, also lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency stood at 21%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased from 453 students in 1999 to 929 in 2023, with minority enrollment representing 69% of the student body, and 78% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, indicating significant socioeconomic need.
The school serves grades 3–4 with 929 students and 49 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, higher than typical elementary school ratios.
- Albertville Elementary School’s long-term picture is weaker than it was a decade ago, with state rankings falling sharply and both math and reading proficiency declining over time. Reading and language arts proficiency dropped from the high 80s to around 40%, while math also moved from very high levels in the earlier period to a much lower plateau.
- Student enrollment has been relatively stable in the 800s and low 900s after a major earlier rise, and the school now serves 911 students with a 1:18 student-teacher ratio. Free lunch eligibility also shifted upward recently, moving from the mid-40s to the high 60s and 70s, which points to a growing need for support.
- The overall state rank has trended downward from an earlier top-tier position to a much weaker current standing, with the trajectory described as a sharp early drop followed by continued softness and no strong recovery. That means the school’s ranking is now well below its earlier peak and has remained under pressure for several years.
- Math proficiency is lower than the state average and has declined over the long term, while reading and language arts proficiency is also lower than the state average and has fallen sharply before leveling off.
- Albertville Elementary School serves grades 3-4 in Albertville, AL, making it a mid-sized Alabama public school with 911 students and a 1:18 student-teacher ratio.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-4
- Enrollment: 911 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Albertville area; students typically within a 5-10 min. drive (avg. 3 mi., furthest 4.6 mi.).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Albertville Elementary School's student population of 911 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
911 students
Total students at Albertville Elementary shows a long-term rise with a sharp shift around 2001 and another around 2009, then a more stable, slightly lower enrollment level through 2025. Enrollment climbed from the low 2000s into the late 2000s, then settled into the 800s and low 900s after 2010.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1989-2025) shows a long-term rise with a sharp structural break in 2001-2002, when teacher counts jumped from about 40 to the 80s and 90s, then settled back into the 40s and 50s after 2010. Since 2010, the school has been mostly stable, with a small dip in 2022-2024 and a modest rebound in 2025.
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Albertville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Albertville Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#752 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023) fell sharply from 2012 to 2016, then stayed weaker and slipped again by 2023. The biggest drop came early, and the later years show no strong recovery.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Math proficiency at Albertville Elementary shows a long-term decline with a sharp shift after 2013, then a continued slide and leveling off by 2021–2023. The school’s Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years fell from very high levels in 2012–2013 to much lower levels afterward, with no clear recovery yet.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Reading and Language Arts proficiency fell sharply in Albertville Elementary School’s 2011-2022 data, dropping from the high 80s in 2011-2013 to around 40% by 2022. After the sharp break around 2014-2017, results mostly leveled off with only a modest rebound by 2021-2022.
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1989-2025) was relatively low in the mid-2000s, then rose sharply after 2010 and has stayed higher since. The biggest shift was from the low-to-mid teens in 2001–2009 to about 18:1–21:1 from 2010–2025, with only a small easing in 2024–2025.
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
62%
12%
Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1997-2024) shows a long-term rise at Albertville Elementary, climbing from the 20s in the late 1990s to 61% in 2024. After a sharp jump around 2001, it kept rising and then leveled off above 50% from 2016 through 2024.
Black
6%
31%
Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1997-2024) at Albertville Elementary School stayed very low and mostly flat, with a small rise from 2018 to 2024 after years around 1% to 3%. The school data is present, and state and district series are also present, but the main story is long-term stability with only a modest recent increase.
White
29%
50%
White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024) fell sharply overall, dropping from near-universal white enrollment in the early 1990s to about one-third by 2024. The biggest shift came between 2001 and 2014, followed by a slower decline and leveling off since 2019.
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score Comparison Over Years shows a long-term rise with a sharp dip around 2002, then steady recovery and leveling off from 2012 to 2025. The school’s diversity score climbed from a low point in the early 2000s to a stable higher range in the 2020s.
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
53%
Free Lunch Eligibility at Albertville Elementary shows a volatile pattern with a sharp shift in 2022, then a new higher baseline through 2025. It jumped from the mid-40s in 2021-2022 to the high 60s and 70s in 2023-2025, after a long earlier run mostly in the 50s and 60s.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Albertville Elementary School's ranking?
Albertville Elementary School is ranked #752 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Albertville Elementary School often compared to?
Albertville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albertville Primary School, Asbury Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Albertville Elementary School?
911 students attend Albertville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Albertville Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Albertville Elementary School?
Albertville Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Albertville Elementary School offer ?
Albertville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Albertville Elementary School part of?
Albertville Elementary School is part of Albertville City School District.
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