Below Average
#1146 of 1,356 schools in AL
Girard Primary School
Elementary School · Dothan City · Dothan, AL
A Dothan City elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
522 Girard Ave, Dothan, AL 36303
- Math 17% proficient (2019)
- Reading 71% vs AL 83% (2024)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Girard Primary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 44 points since 2017, reaching 71% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 23 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Girard Primary 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,702/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dothan), 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
$53,006
Median home value
$175,600
Median rent
$855/mo
College educated
27.8%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
22.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36303; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Dothan Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Heard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Houston County Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 232 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dothan City
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #12 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,149NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Girard Primary School is listed in Dothan City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Girard Primary School
Girard Primary School is a public elementary school in Dothan, AL, part of Dothan City, serving approximately 363 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,146 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Girard Primary School
What grades does Girard Primary School serve?
Girard Primary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Girard Primary School?
Girard Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Girard Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Girard Primary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Girard Primary School rank in AL?
Girard Primary School ranks #1,146 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Girard Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Girard Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Girard Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Girard Primary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Girard Primary School a charter school?
No, Girard Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Girard Primary School a Title I school?
No, Girard Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Girard Primary School?
90.1% of students at Girard Primary 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 363
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Houston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.6%
- Phone
- (334) 794-1467
- Area population (ZIP 36303)
- 30,388
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 36303; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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