Serving 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcintosh 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcintosh Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mcintosh Elementary School's student population of 244 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
244 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mcintosh 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 Mcintosh Elementary School is 0.64, which is more 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
#1074 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
23%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
53%
32%
White
16%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcintosh Elementary School's ranking?
Mcintosh Elementary School is ranked #1074 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Mcintosh Elementary School?
244 students attend Mcintosh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mcintosh Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcintosh Elementary School?
Mcintosh Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mcintosh Elementary School offer ?
Mcintosh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mcintosh Elementary School part of?
Mcintosh Elementary School is part of Washington County School District.
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