Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Floyd Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Floyd Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Floyd Elementary School's student population of 350 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Floyd 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 Floyd Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#787 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
27%
11%
Black
46%
32%
White
21%
51%
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
87%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Floyd Elementary School's ranking?
Floyd Elementary School is ranked #787 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Floyd Elementary School often compared to?
Floyd Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W E Striplin Elementary School, Attalla Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Floyd Elementary School?
350 students attend Floyd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Floyd Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Floyd Elementary School?
Floyd Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Floyd Elementary School offer ?
Floyd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Floyd Elementary School part of?
Floyd Elementary School is part of Gadsden City School District.
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