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#781 of 1,356 schools in AL
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Life Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute
Elementary School · Life Academy · Montgomery, AL
A charter elementary school in Montgomery, AL where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2080 W Fairview Ave, Montgomery, AL 36108
- Reading 71% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 31.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Life Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Life Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute 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 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,830/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montgomery), 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
$32,622
Median home value
$73,700
Median rent
$786/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
62.5%
Poverty rate
35.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carver Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 364 | Compare → |
| Al Noor Academy - SharonPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Morris Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Davis Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 512 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Life Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,233NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Life Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute is listed in LIFE Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Life Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute
Life Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute is a public elementary school in Montgomery, AL, part of Life Academy, serving approximately 528 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 31.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #781 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 71% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Life Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute
What grades does Life Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute serve?
Life Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Life Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute?
Life Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Life Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Life Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute is 31.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Life Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute rank in AL?
Life Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute ranks #781 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Life Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute's MySchoolScout rating?
Life Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Life Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Life Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute has 71% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Is Life Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute a charter school?
Yes, Life Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Life Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute a Title I school?
No, Life Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Life Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute?
54.2% of students at Life Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute 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
- 528
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 31.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (334) 315-0106
- Area population (ZIP 36108)
- 15,549
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 43
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- 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.
- 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 36108; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 ACAP; directory SY 2023–24
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