Rolling Hills Elementary School in Huntsville, Alabama, served grades Pre–K through 6 with an enrollment of 537 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 in recent reporting years.
The school's overall state ranking declined from #526 in 2012 to #1136 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Math proficiency was 9%, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency stood at 21%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged between 10% and 14%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment and teacher staffing showed minor fluctuations, with student numbers rising slightly from 483 in 2023 to 537 in the latest data; free lunch eligibility increased significantly over time, reaching 81% to 82%, indicating a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.
Minority enrollment was approximately 96%, with Black non–Hispanic students comprising the majority, reflecting substantial demographic consistency over recent years at this Union County NJ high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rolling Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Rolling Hills Elementary School's student population of 483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rolling Hills 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 Rolling Hills Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#1136 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Hispanic
24%
12%
Black
66%
31%
White
4%
50%
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
53%
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 Rolling Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Rolling Hills Elementary School is ranked #1136 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Rolling Hills Elementary School?
483 students attend Rolling Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Rolling Hills Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rolling Hills Elementary School?
Rolling Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rolling Hills Elementary School offer ?
Rolling Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rolling Hills Elementary School part of?
Rolling Hills Elementary School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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