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#125 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 9% in state

Geneva County Elementary School

Elementary School · Geneva County · Hartford, AL

An elementary school in Hartford, AL where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

819 S 6th Ave, Hartford, AL 36344

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 93% vs AL 87% (2024)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92.5% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg+9.7 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected+25.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$12,608
Chronic Absenteeism17.7%

Students at Geneva County Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency93%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
87%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 43 points since 2020, reaching 93% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2024
ELA
93%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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

67.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Geneva County 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$61,635

Median home value

$158,800

Median rent

$802/mo

College educated

15.3%

Homeownership

72.2%

Poverty rate

17.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36344; 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 Geneva County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Samson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–5Not available358Compare →
Slocomb Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8PK–5Not available577Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Geneva County

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#1 of 9
District spending per student
$12,608NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Geneva County Elementary School

Geneva County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hartford, AL, part of Geneva County, serving approximately 475 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Geneva County Elementary School

What grades does Geneva County Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Geneva County Elementary School?

Geneva County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Geneva County Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Geneva County Elementary School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Geneva County Elementary School rank in AL?

Geneva County Elementary School ranks #125 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Geneva County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Geneva County Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Geneva County Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Geneva County Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Geneva County Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Geneva County Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

67.6% of students at Geneva County 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
475
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Geneva County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.7%
Area population (ZIP 36344)
5,345
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
37.3
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 36344; 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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