Serving 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, W O Lance 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 11% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 92% 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-6
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W O Lance Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
W O Lance Elementary School's student population of 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
573 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
W O Lance 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 W O Lance 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
#1028 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
23%
11%
Black
66%
32%
White
8%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W O Lance Elementary School's ranking?
W O Lance Elementary School is ranked #1028 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are W O Lance Elementary School often compared to?
W O Lance Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W F Burns Middle School, Bob Hardingshawmut Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend W O Lance Elementary School?
573 students attend W O Lance Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of W O Lance Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W O Lance Elementary School?
W O Lance Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does W O Lance Elementary School offer ?
W O Lance Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is W O Lance Elementary School part of?
W O Lance Elementary School is part of Lanett City School District.
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