Very Good
#436 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 32% in state
Banks School
Elementary School · Pike County · Banks, AL
A Pike County elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9769 N US Highway 29, Banks, AL 36005
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 93% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Banks School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 54 points since 2020, reaching 93% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Banks School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low206/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,042
Median home value
$101,000
Median rent
$934/mo
College educated
10.9%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Pike County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–6 | Not available | 466 | Compare → |
| Pike County Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–6 | Not available | 467 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pike County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,708NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Banks School is listed in Pike County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Banks School
Banks School is a public elementary school in Banks, AL, part of Pike County, serving approximately 374 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #436 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Banks School
What grades does Banks School serve?
Banks School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Banks School?
Banks School has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banks School?
The student-teacher ratio at Banks School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Banks School rank in AL?
Banks School ranks #436 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Banks School's MySchoolScout rating?
Banks School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Banks School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Banks School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Banks School a charter school?
No, Banks School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Banks School a Title I school?
No, Banks School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Banks School?
65.0% of students at Banks School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Pike County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (334) 243-5514
- Area population (ZIP 36005)
- 1,486
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36005; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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