Serving 162 students in grades 3-5, Bruce K Craig 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bruce K Craig Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Bruce K Craig Elementary School's student population of 162 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bruce K Craig Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bruce K Craig Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#1194 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
95%
32%
White
n/a
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bruce K Craig Elementary School's ranking?
Bruce K Craig Elementary School is ranked #1194 out of 1,285 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Bruce K Craig Elementary School?
162 students attend Bruce K Craig Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bruce K Craig Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bruce K Craig Elementary School?
Bruce K Craig Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bruce K Craig Elementary School offer ?
Bruce K Craig Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Bruce K Craig Elementary School part of?
Bruce K Craig Elementary School is part of Dallas County School District.
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