Slocomb Elementary School ranked #104 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #151 in 2022 and #208 in 2021, placing it in the top 20% of public schools statewide.
Math proficiency was 58% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 70%, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged between 50% and 54% in 2022, exceeding the state average of 38%.
Enrollment totaled 577 students in grades PreK–5 for 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1; minority enrollment was 22%.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose to 64% in 2023 from 49% in 2022, indicating increased socioeconomic need.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Slocomb Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Slocomb Elementary School's student population of 609 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
609 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Achieving Excellence Together
School Rankings
Slocomb Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Slocomb Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#104 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
8%
31%
White
76%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slocomb Elementary School's ranking?
Slocomb Elementary School is ranked #104 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Slocomb Elementary School often compared to?
Slocomb Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Samson Elementary School, Geneva County Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Slocomb Elementary School?
609 students attend Slocomb Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Slocomb Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Slocomb Elementary School?
Slocomb Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Slocomb Elementary School offer ?
Slocomb Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Slocomb Elementary School part of?
Slocomb Elementary School is part of Geneva County School District.
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