Serving 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Vaughn Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Vaughn Road Elementary School's student population of 473 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Vaughn Road 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 Vaughn Road Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#1013 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
89%
31%
White
1%
50%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vaughn Road Elementary School's ranking?
Vaughn Road Elementary School is ranked #1013 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Vaughn Road Elementary School often compared to?
Vaughn Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daniel Pratt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Vaughn Road Elementary School?
473 students attend Vaughn Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Vaughn Road Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vaughn Road Elementary School?
Vaughn Road Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vaughn Road Elementary School offer ?
Vaughn Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vaughn Road Elementary School part of?
Vaughn Road Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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