Excellent
#40 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 3% in state
Based on limited data
Robert D Sloman Primary
Elementary School · Marshall County · Douglas, AL
A Marshall County elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 270, Douglas, AL 35964
- Reading 80% vs AL 83% (2024)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Robert D Sloman Primary score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
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
51.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Robert D Sloman Primary 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,901/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 707 | Compare → |
| Brindlee Mountain Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–2 | Not available | 256 | Compare → |
| Kate D Smith Dar Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–4 | Not available | 591 | 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.
Marshall County
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,172NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert D Sloman Primary is listed in Marshall County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert D Sloman Primary
Robert D Sloman Primary is a public elementary school in Douglas, AL, part of Marshall County, serving approximately 634 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 80% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert D Sloman Primary
What grades does Robert D Sloman Primary serve?
Robert D Sloman Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Robert D Sloman Primary?
Robert D Sloman Primary has an enrollment of approximately 634 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert D Sloman Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert D Sloman Primary is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert D Sloman Primary rank in AL?
Robert D Sloman Primary ranks #40 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Robert D Sloman Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert D Sloman Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Robert D Sloman Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert D Sloman Primary has 80% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 ACAP).
Is Robert D Sloman Primary a charter school?
No, Robert D Sloman Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert D Sloman Primary a Title I school?
No, Robert D Sloman Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert D Sloman Primary?
51.1% of students at Robert D Sloman Primary 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 634
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (256) 593-4912
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.
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 ACAP; directory SY 2023–24
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