Andalusia Elementary School ranked #181 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #329 in 2021, placing it in the top 20% of public schools statewide.
Math proficiency increased to 55% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, with reading proficiency at 61%, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment comprised about 34% of the student body, with total enrollment growing from 843 students in 2014 to 1,125 in 2023, while eligibility for free lunch rose to 59% in 2023.
The school served pre–kindergarten through 6th grade with 1,125 students and 59 teachers, yielding a student–teacher ratio of 19:1.
Science proficiency was 50–54% in 2022, higher than the state average of 38%, showing improvements over the prior year's 30–34%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 1,082 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Andalusia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Andalusia Elementary School's student population of 1,082 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,082 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
We Learn, We Belong, We Lead to Succeed.
School Rankings
Andalusia Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Andalusia Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#181 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
25%
31%
White
63%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Andalusia Elementary School's ranking?
Andalusia Elementary School is ranked #181 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Andalusia Elementary School often compared to?
Andalusia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Straughn Elementary School, Red Level School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Andalusia Elementary School?
1,082 students attend Andalusia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Andalusia Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Andalusia Elementary School?
Andalusia Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Andalusia Elementary School offer ?
Andalusia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Andalusia Elementary School part of?
Andalusia Elementary School is part of Andalusia City School District.
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