Straughn Elementary School ranked #195 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #203 in 2022 and #264 in 2019, placing it in the top 20% of public schools statewide for overall performance.
Math proficiency was 45% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency reached 66%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged between 40–44%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment rose from 587 students in 2022 to 608 in 2023, with 61% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, marking an increase in socioeconomic need compared to previous years.
Straughn Elementary served grades Pre–K through 5 with an enrollment of 609 students and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023.
Minority enrollment was 6% in 2023, including 17 Black, 7 Hispanic, and small numbers of other racial groups, reflecting limited demographic diversity at this Andalusia, Alabama public elementary school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Straughn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Straughn Elementary School's student population of 569 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
569 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Where the Proud Straughn Tiger Tradition Begins
School Rankings
Straughn 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 Straughn Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#195 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
2%
31%
White
94%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
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 Straughn Elementary School's ranking?
Straughn Elementary School is ranked #195 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Straughn Elementary School often compared to?
Straughn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Opp Elementary School, Andalusia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Straughn Elementary School?
569 students attend Straughn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Straughn Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Straughn Elementary School?
Straughn Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Straughn Elementary School offer ?
Straughn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Straughn Elementary School part of?
Straughn Elementary School is part of Covington County School District.
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