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#758 of 1,356 schools in AL
Heard Elementary School
Elementary School · Dothan City · Dothan, AL
A Dothan City elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
201 Daniel Cir, Dothan, AL 36301
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 78% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heard Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 41 points since 2020, reaching 78% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Heard 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
$49,124
Median home value
$156,100
Median rent
$886/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selma Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Dothan Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Girard Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–2 | 1.4 mi | 363 | Compare → |
| Westgate Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–6 | 1.5 mi | 36 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #6 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
Heard Elementary School is listed in Dothan City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heard Elementary School
Heard Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dothan, AL, part of Dothan City, serving approximately 361 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #758 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heard Elementary School
What grades does Heard Elementary School serve?
Heard Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Heard Elementary School?
Heard Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heard Elementary School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heard Elementary School rank in AL?
Heard Elementary School ranks #758 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Heard Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Heard Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Heard Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heard Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Heard Elementary School a charter school?
No, Heard Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heard Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Heard Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heard Elementary School?
74.8% of students at Heard 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Houston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (334) 794-1471
- Area population (ZIP 36301)
- 38,627
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 · 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 36301; 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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