Je Terry Elementary School

JE Terry Elementary School is a regular public elementary school located in the remote rural area of Plantersville, Alabama, serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. The school has a total enrollment of 72 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18:1, with 4 full-time equivalent teachers. The school's setting in a rural area means students benefit from a close-knit community, but it also presents challenges in terms of resources and academic performance.

JE Terry Elementary's MySchoolScout rating is 5.5 out of 10, ranking 679th out of 1360 schools in Alabama. The school’s academic score is 5.9 out of 10, indicating that there is room for academic growth. In ELA/Reading, 44% of students are proficient or above, while in Math, 24% are proficient or above.

These scores suggest that while the school is making efforts to improve, additional support may be needed to enhance student achievement. The school is situated in an area with a median household income of $48,276 and a median home value of $85,600. About 9% of the population has a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is 36.4%.

Despite these challenges, JE Terry Elementary School remains a vital part of the community, focusing on student development and growth.

With an enrollment of 72 students, Je Terry Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Je Terry 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.