Fort Deposit Elementary School

Fort Deposit Elementary School is a regular public elementary school located in the rural community of Fort Deposit, Alabama. Serving grades PK through 5, the school currently has an enrollment of 214 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1. With 13 full-time equivalent teachers, Fort Deposit Elementary provides a foundational education for young learners.

The school's MySchoolScout rating is 3.5 out of 10, placing it at the 14th percentile among Alabama schools, with an academic score of 1.9 out of 10. Test performance shows that 22% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while only 2% are proficient or above in Math. These figures indicate that the school is focusing on student development and academic growth, particularly in math, where there is significant room for improvement.

The Fort Deposit area is part of a rural setting with a median household income of $31,080 and a median home value of $70,000. The community has a poverty rate of 38.4%, and only 10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Despite these challenges, Fort Deposit Elementary School remains a vital part of the local educational landscape, serving the needs of its students and families in a supportive rural environment.

Located in a rural area, Fort Deposit Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.