Moundville Elementary School ranked #592 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #365 in 2019 and #52 in 2013, indicating a downward trend in overall school rank over the past decade for this Union County AL public elementary school.
Math proficiency was 22% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 47%, approximately equal to the state average; science proficiency ranged between 25% and 29%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined modestly from 640 students in 2017 to 590 in 2023, with minority enrollment stable at 46%; the percentage of students eligible for free lunch decreased from 55% in 2017 to 46% in 2023.
Serving grades PK–5, Moundville Elementary had an enrollment of 604 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in its most recent reporting, consistent with typical ratios for a New Jersey high school or suburban elementary school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 586 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Moundville area, with most students within a 15-20 min. drive (avg. 9.9 mi., furthest 16.6 mi.).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moundville Elementary School's student population of 586 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
586 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Moundville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moundville Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#592 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
47%
31%
White
48%
50%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moundville Elementary School's ranking?
Moundville Elementary School is ranked #592 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Moundville Elementary School often compared to?
Moundville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Big Sandy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Moundville Elementary School?
586 students attend Moundville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Moundville Elementary School students are White, 47% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moundville Elementary School?
Moundville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Moundville Elementary School offer ?
Moundville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Moundville Elementary School part of?
Moundville Elementary School is part of Hale County School District.
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