Kelly Springs Elementary School, a Dothan City public school serving grades K–6 in Alabama, ranked #777 statewide in 2023, declining from #324 in 2012 and #419 in 2017.
Math proficiency was 19% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with a decline from 41% in 2019; reading proficiency was 39%, also lower than the state average of 47%, decreasing from 49% in 2019.
Minority enrollment reached 79% with total enrollment stable at 533 students in 2023; free lunch eligibility increased from 51% in 2017 to 72% in 2023, indicating rising socioeconomic need.
The school maintained a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023 with 32 teachers serving 533 students, reflecting moderate class sizes typical for a Union County NJ high school setting.
Science proficiency ranged from 15% to 19% in recent years, substantially lower than Alabama's 38% state average for 2022, consistent with bottom 50% overall testing rankings.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kelly Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kelly Springs Elementary School's student population of 516 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kelly Springs 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 Kelly Springs Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#777 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
16%
12%
Black
54%
31%
White
21%
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
72%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kelly Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Kelly Springs Elementary School is ranked #777 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Kelly Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Kelly Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highlands Elementary School, Webb Elementary School, Rehobeth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Kelly Springs Elementary School?
516 students attend Kelly Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Kelly Springs Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kelly Springs Elementary School?
Kelly Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kelly Springs Elementary School offer ?
Kelly Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kelly Springs Elementary School part of?
Kelly Springs Elementary School is part of Dothan City School District.
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