Serving 350 students in grades 3-4, Huntington Place Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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: 3-4
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Huntington Place Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Huntington Place Elementary School's student population of 350 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Huntington Place Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Huntington Place Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#84 out of 1285 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
10%
32%
White
79%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huntington Place Elementary School's ranking?
Huntington Place Elementary School is ranked #84 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Huntington Place Elementary School often compared to?
Huntington Place Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Quarry Elementary School, Holt Elementary School, Flatwoods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Huntington Place Elementary School?
350 students attend Huntington Place Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Huntington Place Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Huntington Place Elementary School?
Huntington Place Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Huntington Place Elementary School offer ?
Huntington Place Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Huntington Place Elementary School part of?
Huntington Place Elementary School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.
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