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#1096 of 1,356 schools in AL

Flowers Elementary School

Elementary School · Montgomery County · Montgomery, AL

A Montgomery County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

3510 Harrison Rd, Montgomery, AL 36109

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 72% vs AL 87% (2024)
  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.46 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71.9% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg-10.9 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected+0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$12,977
Chronic Absenteeism37.2%

Students at Flowers Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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 Proficiency72%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
87%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 57 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2024
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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

74%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Flowers 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Transit 9Minimal Transit
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,830/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montgomery), 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

$61,059

Median home value

$134,900

Median rent

$1,108/mo

College educated

29.6%

Homeownership

66.9%

Poverty rate

14.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36109; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mcps-st. Bede CampusPrivate · tuition7.0PK–61.1 mi141Compare →
Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, St BedePrivate · tuition7.9PK–61.1 mi140Compare →
Evangel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5PK–121.3 mi180Compare →
Sylvan Learning Center #02603Private · tuition6.5K–121.3 mi96Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Montgomery County

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#30 of 51
District spending per student
$12,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Flowers Elementary School is listed in Montgomery County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Flowers Elementary School

Flowers Elementary School is a public elementary school in Montgomery, AL, part of Montgomery County, serving approximately 411 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,096 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Flowers Elementary School

What grades does Flowers Elementary School serve?

Flowers Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Flowers Elementary School?

Flowers Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Flowers Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Flowers Elementary School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Flowers Elementary School rank in AL?

Flowers Elementary School ranks #1,096 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Flowers Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Flowers Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Flowers Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Flowers Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Flowers Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Flowers Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Flowers Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Flowers Elementary School?

74.0% of students at Flowers 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 – 5th
Enrollment
411
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.2%
Area population (ZIP 36109)
24,093
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
39.8
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 36109; 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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