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#670 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 49% in state

Jacksonsteele Elementary School

Elementary School · Lowndes County · Hayneville, AL

A Lowndes County elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

570 Freedom Rd, Hayneville, AL 36040

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 85% vs AL 87% (2024)
  • 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency84.7% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg+1.9 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected+14.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.2:1
District spending per student$23,179
Chronic Absenteeism35.4%

Students at Jacksonsteele Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency85%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
87%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 80 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2024
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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

93.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jacksonsteele 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average395/100K

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

$35,250

Median home value

$68,300

Median rent

$801/mo

College educated

11.5%

Homeownership

67.2%

Poverty rate

34.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36040; 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 Lowndes County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.4PK–5Not available181Compare →
Fort Deposit Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–5Not available214Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Lowndes County

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#2 of 7
District spending per student
$23,179NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
38.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Jacksonsteele Elementary School

Jacksonsteele Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hayneville, AL, part of Lowndes County, serving approximately 130 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #670 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jacksonsteele Elementary School

What grades does Jacksonsteele Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Jacksonsteele Elementary School?

Jacksonsteele Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Jacksonsteele Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jacksonsteele Elementary School rank in AL?

Jacksonsteele Elementary School ranks #670 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Jacksonsteele Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jacksonsteele Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Jacksonsteele Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jacksonsteele Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Jacksonsteele Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Jacksonsteele Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

93.1% of students at Jacksonsteele 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
130
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lowndes County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.4%
Area population (ZIP 36040)
3,539
Area average commute
29.8 min
Area median age
40.4
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 36040; 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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