Douglas Elementary School, a Title–I eligible Union County NJ high school serving grades 3–5, enrolled 481 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1.
The school ranked #559 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #318 in 2012 and showing fluctuating overall rank trends over a decade.
Math proficiency was 29% in 2023, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 43%, slightly lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 20–24%, below the state average of 38%.
Minority enrollment comprised 42% of the student body, with a notable Hispanic population of 190 students; enrollment remained stable around 460–480 students in recent years.
Free lunch eligibility declined from 75% in 2018 to 48% in 2023, indicating socioeconomic shifts over time at this Berkeley Heights public high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Douglas Elementary School's student population of 481 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
481 students
Total students dropped sharply by 20 in 2023, continuing a downward trend from previous peaks. This recent decrease contributes to a long-term decline of 245 students since 1999, widening the gap compared to district averages.
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings
Douglas Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Douglas Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#559 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Declined sharply from #497 in 2022 to #559 in 2023, continuing a long-term downward trajectory from #318 in 2012, now diverging away from district performance.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Dropped sharply from 33% to 29% proficiency in just one year. This recent decline reverses the upward trend seen over the previous two years and widens the gap against both the district and the state.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Proficiency declined sharply to 43% in 2022 from 34% in 2021 after five years of sustained improvement. This trend represents a reversal from previous growth and widens the gap compared to the district, which remains at 41%.
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Declined sharply from 24:1 to 17:1 in recent years, marking a significant reversal from previous trends. The student-teacher ratio has improved relative to the district's 19:1, indicating positive momentum.
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
40%
11%
Hispanic student percentage declined from 45% to 40% in the last year, reversing recent growth after a sustained increase since 1997. The school now lags the district by 11 percentage points, indicating a widening gap.
Black
1%
32%
White
58%
51%
Dropped from 58% to 54% in the last year after a long-term decline from a peak of 97% in 1997, creating a growing gap with the district's 67%, indicating a significant weakening position.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Increased from 0.52 to 0.51 in the last year, marking a significant reversal from previous declines; however, this still reflects ongoing long-term growth from 0.02 in 1994, now consistently outperforming the district and closing the gap.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%
Fell sharply to 48% in 2023-2024 from 74% in 2020, reversing the trend of substantial increases in free lunch eligibility over the long term, while remaining under the district average of 52%.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douglas Elementary School's ranking?
Douglas Elementary School is ranked #559 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Douglas Elementary School often compared to?
Douglas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boaz Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Douglas Elementary School?
481 students attend Douglas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Douglas Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Douglas Elementary School?
Douglas Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Douglas Elementary School offer ?
Douglas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Douglas Elementary School part of?
Douglas Elementary School is part of Marshall County School District.
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