Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Stevenson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stevenson Elementary School's student population of 354 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stevenson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stevenson Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#516 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
16%
11%
Black
7%
32%
White
68%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
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 Stevenson Elementary School's ranking?
Stevenson Elementary School is ranked #516 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Stevenson Elementary School?
354 students attend Stevenson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Stevenson Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stevenson Elementary School?
Stevenson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stevenson Elementary School offer ?
Stevenson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Stevenson Elementary School part of?
Stevenson Elementary School is part of Jackson County School District.
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