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.
- State rankings have fallen sharply from their earlier top-tier position to around the middle of the pack since the mid-2010s, and math and reading proficiency have generally weakened over the same period. In the latest available snapshot, the school’s rank is around the top 50% statewide, down from about the top 5% a decade ago.
- Enrollment is currently 911 students, and while free and reduced lunch eligibility has been volatile, the socioeconomic mix has shown major changes over time rather than a single stable shift.
- The overall state rank currently sits at about the top 50% statewide, after a long-term decline since the early 2010s with a sharp change around the mid-2010s followed by weaker ranks through the most recent years.
- Math proficiency has trended down from very high levels to a lower, steadier range over the last several years, and reading and language arts proficiency has also been on a long-term decline with only a partial recovery more recently.
- Graduation rates have been consistent and strong, holding above 90% and staying well ahead of the state average, and Albertville Elementary School serves grades 3 to 4 with 911 students and a 1:18 student-teacher ratio, making it a mid-sized Albertville area elementary option.
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
Long-term decline with a mid-2000s recovery and a modest recent dip: Total students fell sharply in the early 2000s, then climbed steadily into the mid/late 2000s before leveling off and slipping slightly from 2022 through 2024.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Total classroom teacher counts show a long-term decline from the late 1980s into the early 2000s, followed by a sharp structural shift and a new lower baseline that has mostly held steady through 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%)
Long-term decline in Overall School Rank (worsened rank) from 2012 to 2023, with a sharp shift around 2015–2016 followed by generally weaker ranks through 2023; the dip is partly less severe after 2019, but the overall direction does not reverse.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
A sharp shift then settling characterizes Albertville Elementary’s Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012–2023): the school’s results fell significantly after very high levels in 2012–2013, then leveled off in a lower range from about 2016–2023, with a recent dip by 2023.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Reading and Language Arts proficiency shows a long-term decline with a sharp drop in 2011–2012, then partial recovery by 2022; the school falls from about 90% in 2011–2012 to the low 40s by 2021–2022, after a mid-decade dip near 2015–2016.
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Student-teacher ratios at Albertville Elementary show a long-term decline from 1989 to the early 2010s, followed by a later move back upward. After hitting their lowest point in 2011–2012, the ratio generally stayed higher through 2025, with a small dip in 2020–2021.
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
62%
12%
Long-term decline with a sharp early-2000s shift: Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison at Albertville Elementary fell from the high-20s in 1997 to the low-20s by 2003, then stayed mostly in the mid- to high-50s from about 2017 onward, dipping slightly in 2022–2024.
Black
6%
31%
Overall stability with a small lift over time: Albertville Elementary’s Black Student Percentage Comparison stayed low and fairly steady from 1997 to 2012, then rose slightly and held around a higher level through 2024, with a brief dip around 2020–2021.
White
29%
50%
Long-term decline in White Student Percentage Comparison from 1992 to 2024, with a sharp shift starting around 2000–2001 and then a sustained downward slide through the mid-2010s into a low, leveling level by 2018–2020; the most recent years show only modest movement.
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Long-term decline, then stabilization in Diversity Score Comparison for Albertville Elementary: it fell sharply from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s, then leveled off around the mid- to high-0.50s through 2025 with only small year-to-year movement.
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
53%
Volatile with a major shift: Albertville Elementary’s Free Lunch eligibility changes a lot across 1998–2025, with the sharpest drop around 2021 (after being much higher in 2014–2020) and a later rise again through 2023, followed by a slight dip in 2024–2025.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility at Albertville Elementary shows a long-term rise (more students qualify) across 1999–2024, with the clearest shift between 2004 and 2010, followed by a long leveling off around mid-range levels through the early 2020s and a brief dip in 2022–2024.
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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