Serving 337 students in grades 1-5, Randolph Park 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 98% 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: 1-5
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Randolph Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Randolph Park Elementary School's student population of 337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Randolph Park 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 Randolph Park Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#1005 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
90%
32%
White
2%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
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 is Randolph Park Elementary School's ranking?
Randolph Park Elementary School is ranked #1005 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Randolph Park Elementary School often compared to?
Randolph Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Golden Springs Elementary School, Cobb Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Randolph Park Elementary School?
337 students attend Randolph Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Randolph Park Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Randolph Park Elementary School?
Randolph Park Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Randolph Park Elementary School offer ?
Randolph Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Randolph Park Elementary School part of?
Randolph Park Elementary School is part of Anniston City School District.
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