Whitesboro Elementary School ranked #271 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #114 in 2021 but remaining in the top 30% statewide overall; it is a Title I public elementary school serving grades PK–5 with 385 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1.
Math proficiency was 35–39% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 60–64%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 40–49%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Minority enrollment stood at 11%, with demographic stability indicated by consistent total enrollment growth from 279 in 2017 to 348 in 2023, alongside a rise in students eligible for free lunch from 28% in 2007 to 45% in 2023.
Whitesboro Elementary's student–teacher ratio has varied between 14:1 and 18:1 in recent years, currently at 18:1, supporting a campus serving mostly White (Not Hispanic) students (344 of 385); the school participates fully in the National School Lunch Program.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitesboro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Whitesboro Elementary School's student population of 423 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
423 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
Whitesboro Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitesboro 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
#271 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
n/a
31%
White
90%
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
43%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitesboro Elementary School's ranking?
Whitesboro Elementary School is ranked #271 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Whitesboro Elementary School often compared to?
Whitesboro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Duck Springs Elementary School, Glencoe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Whitesboro Elementary School?
423 students attend Whitesboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Whitesboro Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitesboro Elementary School?
Whitesboro Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whitesboro Elementary School offer ?
Whitesboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitesboro Elementary School part of?
Whitesboro Elementary School is part of Etowah County School District.
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