Constantine Elementary School in Anniston, Alabama, closed in 2023 after serving grades PK through 5 with a consistent enrollment of 215 students and a 14:1 student–teacher ratio in recent years.
The school's overall state rank declined sharply from #666 in 2012 to #1040 in 2016, indicating a downward trend before closure.
Math proficiency was significantly lower than the state average, at 5% in 2023 compared to Alabama's 30%; reading proficiency was also lower than the state average at 10% versus 47%.
Science proficiency reported in 2022 was 15%, lower than the state average of 38%; both reading and science proficiencies showed weak performance compared to state levels.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch remained high at 71% from 2016 through 2023, reflecting consistent socioeconomic challenges in this Union County AL elementary school.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)25-29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
7%
Black
(15-16)96%
33%
White
(15-16)3%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% AL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average).
How many students attend Constantine Elementary School?
215 students attend Constantine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Constantine Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Constantine Elementary School?
Constantine Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Constantine Elementary School offer ?
Constantine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Constantine Elementary School part of?
Constantine Elementary School is part of Anniston City School District.
