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#990 of 1,356 schools in AL
Lipscomb Elementary School
Elementary School · Jefferson County · Lipscomb, AL
A Jefferson County elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5605 10th St S, Lipscomb, AL 35020
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 83% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lipscomb Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 65 points since 2020, reaching 83% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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
95.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lipscomb 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average404/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lipscomb), 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
$33,247
Median home value
$90,900
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
9.9%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
34.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35020; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles F Hard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Brighton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Glen Oaks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 3–5 | 2.2 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Midfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–4 | 2.2 mi | 384 | 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.
Jefferson County
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #31 of 55
- District spending per student
- $12,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lipscomb Elementary School is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lipscomb Elementary School
Lipscomb Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lipscomb, AL, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 236 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #990 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lipscomb Elementary School
What grades does Lipscomb Elementary School serve?
Lipscomb Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Lipscomb Elementary School?
Lipscomb Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lipscomb Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lipscomb Elementary School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lipscomb Elementary School rank in AL?
Lipscomb Elementary School ranks #990 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Lipscomb Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lipscomb Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Lipscomb Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lipscomb Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lipscomb Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lipscomb Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lipscomb Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lipscomb Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lipscomb Elementary School?
95.8% of students at Lipscomb 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (205) 379-4550
- Area population (ZIP 35020)
- 25,308
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 35020; 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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