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#584 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 43% in state
Douglas Elementary School
Elementary School · Marshall County · Douglas, AL
A Marshall County elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 299, Douglas, AL 35964
- Math 33% proficient (2022)
- Reading 89% vs AL 91% (2024)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Douglas Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 63 points since 2020, reaching 89% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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 29 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Douglas Elementary 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 11Car-Dependent
- City Safety: High1,901/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Douglas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 707 | Compare → |
| Brindlee Mountain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 3–5 | Not available | 248 | Compare → |
| Kate D Smith Dar Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–4 | Not available | 591 | 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.
Marshall County
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #5 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,172NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Douglas Elementary School is listed in Marshall County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Douglas Elementary School
Douglas Elementary School is a public elementary school in Douglas, AL, part of Marshall County, serving approximately 481 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #584 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Douglas Elementary School
What grades does Douglas Elementary School serve?
Douglas Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Douglas Elementary School?
Douglas Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 481 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Douglas Elementary School rank in AL?
Douglas Elementary School ranks #584 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Douglas Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Douglas Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Douglas Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Douglas Elementary School a charter school?
No, Douglas Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Douglas Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Douglas Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Douglas Elementary School?
53.2% of students at Douglas Elementary 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 481
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (256) 593-4420
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.
- 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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