Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Lead Academy Building A 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 ≤5% (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 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lead Academy Building A's student population of 380 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Lead Academy Building A 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 Lead Academy Building A is 0.15, which is less 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
#1055 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
92%
32%
White
2%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lead Academy Building A's ranking?
Lead Academy Building A is ranked #1055 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Lead Academy Building A often compared to?
Lead Academy Building Ais often viewed alongside schools like Lead Academy Building B by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% 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 Lead Academy Building A?
380 students attend Lead Academy Building A.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Lead Academy Building A students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lead Academy Building A?
Lead Academy Building A has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lead Academy Building A offer ?
Lead Academy Building A offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lead Academy Building A part of?
Lead Academy Building A is part of LEAD Academy School District.
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