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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-4
- Enrollment: 929 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- 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 929 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
929 students
Total enrollment increased from 874 in 2023 to 929 in 2024, marking a reversal from a downward trend; this recent growth aligns positively against the backdrop of a long-term decline since 2009.
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Increased classroom teachers from 43 in 2022 to 49 in 2024 reflects a reversal from the prior trend of stability. This recent growth is encouraging amid a long-term increase of 31 teachers since 1988.
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#752 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Dropped sharply from #486 in 2021 to #646 in 2022 and further to #752 in 2023, indicating a reversal from recent improvements and a concerning decline in relative standing compared to prior years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Math proficiency declined sharply from 25% in 2022 to 20% in 2023, continuing a long-term decrease from 92% in 2012, now significantly underperforming relative to the state average of 30%.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Increased from 18:1 to 19:1 in the last year, reversing the recent trend of improvement after reaching a low of 14:1 in previous years, now diverging from the district average of 18:1.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
61%
11%
Increased from 55% to 61% over the last year, reversing a long-term stable trend of 51%-56%. Now, Albertville Elementary significantly outperforms both the district and state by over 50 percentage points.
Black
5%
32%
Increased from 4% to 5% over the last year, reversing a stable trend at 4% for the previous three years. This improvement narrows the gap with the district, which remains at 5%.
White
31%
51%
Declined sharply from 35% in 2022 to 31% in 2024, reversing a previous stable trend. The school now lags behind the district by 1% and the state by 20%.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Dropped from 0.56 to 0.53 over the last year, reversing a slight upward trend and now lagging behind both district and state averages, diverging further with a 0.10 point gap vs the district.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Free lunch eligibility dropped sharply to 71% in 2024 from 78% in 2023, reversing a short-term upward trend after a period of stability, while remaining above the district average but widening the gap from the state average.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Reduced-price lunch eligibility declined sharply from 6% in 2022 to 5% in 2023 and again to 5% in 2024 after a long-term increase; the gap with the district remains unchanged at 5%, indicating relative stagnation.
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?
929 students attend Albertville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Albertville Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Albertville Elementary School?
Albertville Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, 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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