Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grandview 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
88%
32%
White
9%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Grandview Elementary School?
404 students attend Grandview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Grandview Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grandview Elementary School?
Grandview Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grandview Elementary School offer ?
Grandview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Grandview Elementary School part of?
Grandview Elementary School is part of Dothan City School District.
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