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F S Ervin Elementary School

Elementary School · Wilcox County · Pine Hill, AL

A Wilcox County elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

500 Leroy Randolph Rd, Pine Hill, AL 36769

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 80% vs AL 87% (2024)
  • 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.79 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80.4% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg-2.4 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected+11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.5:1
District spending per student$18,907
Chronic Absenteeism46.9%

Students at F S Ervin Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency80%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
87%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 71 points since 2020, reaching 80% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2024
ELA
80%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

85.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where F S Ervin 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,864/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pine Hill), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$43,317

Median home value

$75,000

Median rent

$598/mo

College educated

9.2%

Homeownership

76.8%

Poverty rate

36.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36769; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Wilcox County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Abc ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–6Not available107Compare →
J E Hobbs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–6Not available370Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Wilcox County

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$18,907NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
46.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

F S Ervin Elementary School is listed in Wilcox County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About F S Ervin Elementary School

F S Ervin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pine Hill, AL, part of Wilcox County, serving approximately 192 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #729 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about F S Ervin Elementary School

What grades does F S Ervin Elementary School serve?

F S Ervin Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend F S Ervin Elementary School?

F S Ervin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at F S Ervin Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at F S Ervin Elementary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does F S Ervin Elementary School rank in AL?

F S Ervin Elementary School ranks #729 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is F S Ervin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

F S Ervin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 F S Ervin Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, F S Ervin Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is F S Ervin Elementary School a charter school?

No, F S Ervin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is F S Ervin Elementary School a Title I school?

No, F S Ervin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for F S Ervin Elementary School?

85.9% of students at F S Ervin 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
192
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Wilcox County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.9%
Area population (ZIP 36769)
2,034
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
45.5
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 36769; 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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