Excellent
#104 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 8% in state
Little Ridge Intermediate School
Elementary School · Fort Payne City · Fort Payne, AL
A Fort Payne City elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
201 45th St NE, Fort Payne, AL 35967
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% vs AL 91% (2024)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Little Ridge Intermediate School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 44 points since 2022, reaching 92% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (2022 EdFacts) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 3 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Little Ridge Intermediate 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 0Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,775/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Payne), 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
$48,125
Median home value
$155,700
Median rent
$678/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
22.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35967; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Fort Payne City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,328NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Little Ridge Intermediate School is listed in Fort Payne City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Little Ridge Intermediate School
Little Ridge Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Fort Payne, AL, part of Fort Payne City, serving approximately 755 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #104 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Little Ridge Intermediate School
What grades does Little Ridge Intermediate School serve?
Little Ridge Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Little Ridge Intermediate School?
Little Ridge Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 755 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Ridge Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Ridge Intermediate School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Little Ridge Intermediate School rank in AL?
Little Ridge Intermediate School ranks #104 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Little Ridge Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Little Ridge Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Little Ridge Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Little Ridge Intermediate School has 43% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Little Ridge Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Little Ridge Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Little Ridge Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Little Ridge Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Little Ridge Intermediate School?
74.2% of students at Little Ridge Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 755
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (256) 845-0535
- Area population (ZIP 35967)
- 17,342
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 35967; 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 2022 EdFacts, multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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