Dozier Elementary School is ranked in the bottom 50% among Alabama schools, improving slightly from #1098 in 2021 to #1046 in 2023 in state rankings.
Math proficiency ranged between 6–9%, reading proficiency between 25–29%, and science proficiency was 10% or lower, all lower than the Alabama state average in recent years.
Enrollment remained stable near 392 students with a high minority population of 98%, and students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch increased to approximately 88% in 2023, reflecting socioeconomic shifts.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 5 with a student–teacher ratio around 16:1 and an average class size of 15, serving a predominantly Black student body.
Dozier Elementary is a Title I eligible Montgomery County public school in Alabama with no virtual instruction offered.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dozier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dozier Elementary School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Dozier Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dozier Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#1046 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
90%
31%
White
1%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dozier Elementary School's ranking?
Dozier Elementary School is ranked #1046 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Dozier Elementary School?
426 students attend Dozier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dozier Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dozier Elementary School?
Dozier Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dozier Elementary School offer ?
Dozier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dozier Elementary School part of?
Dozier Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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