Allentown Elementary School

10330 Howells Ferry Rd
Semmes, AL 36575
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 776 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Allentown Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher 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 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 776 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 30% in AL
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Allentown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Allentown Elementary School's student population of 776 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
776 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Allentown Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Allentown Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#335 out of 1285 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Allentown Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Allentown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Allentown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Allentown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
10%
11%
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Black
24%
32%
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White
59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Allentown Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Allentown Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Allentown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Allentown Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Allentown Elementary School's ranking?
Allentown Elementary School is ranked #335 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Allentown Elementary School often compared to?
Allentown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Breitling Elementary School, Calcedeaver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Allentown Elementary School?
776 students attend Allentown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Allentown Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Allentown Elementary School?
Allentown Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Allentown Elementary School offer ?
Allentown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Allentown Elementary School part of?
Allentown Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Allentown Elementary School located?
Allentown Elementary School is located in the Camelia neighborhood of Semmes, AL.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 776 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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