Is Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School a good school?

Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School ranks 423 rd of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 428 students attended Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School?

Students at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School are 43% White, 41% African American, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Alexander City Middle School Middle : William L Radney Elementary School High : Benjamin Russell High School

Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School

Summary:

Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School is a public elementary school in Alexander City, Alabama, serving grades 3-4 with a total enrollment of 418 students. The school is part of the Alexander City school district, which is ranked 65 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 44.74% White, 40.67% African American, 8.37% Hispanic, 1.2% Asian, and 5.02% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance has been consistently in the middle range of Alabama elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. While Hispanic and English Language Learner students perform relatively well, African American, White, and Special Education students struggle, highlighting the need for targeted interventions. Compared to nearby Jim Pearson Elementary School, Nathaniel H Stephens has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance.

The school's statewide ranking has gradually declined over the past decade, from a high of 382 out of 695 schools in 2013-2014 to a low of 500 out of 681 schools in 2018-2019. This suggests that the school's performance has been trending downward compared to other elementary schools in the state. Addressing the unique needs of the school's diverse student population, as well as the socioeconomic challenges faced by many of its students, could be crucial in improving the school's overall outcomes.

Detail:

Public 3-4

851 Laurel St
Alexander City, AL 35010-1316

(256) 234-8631

District: Alexander City

SchoolDigger Rank:
423^rd of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,475

Students who attend Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Alexander City Middle School
	William L Radney Elementary School
High:	Benjamin Russell High School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.3

Number of students: 428

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.2%

African American:

40.9%

Hispanic:

10.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School ranks worse than 61.8% of elementary schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.23. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43.2%), African American (40.9%), Hispanic (10.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School is 20.3. (See more...)

Compare Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School employs 21 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School is $9,475.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School 423^rd of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Alexander City:

SchoolDigger ranks Alexander City 65^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2005	46.64	405^th	688	41.1%
2006	57.07	305^th	689	55.7%
2007	64.50	243^rd	698	65.2%
2008	62.08	253^rd	698	63.8%
2009	73.95	127^th	696	81.8%
2010	76.14	113^th	704	83.9%
2011	72.68	157^th	709	77.9%
2012	69.94	186^th	696	73.3%
2013	65.54	239^th	696	65.7%
2014	47.01	382^nd	695	45.0%
2015	43.20	409^th	691	40.8%
2016	39.98	427^th	691	38.2%
2017	36.75	449^th	688	34.7%
2018	21.92	537^th	680	21.0%
2019	27.73	500^th	681	26.6%
2021	42.04	401^st	692	42.1%
2022	44.13	382^nd	687	44.4%
2023	45.03	381^st	680	44.0%
2024	41.23	423^rd	684	38.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2022	24.81	51^st	64	20.3%
2023	34.12	49^th	70	30.0%
2024	39.09	54^th	82	34.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	63.55	28^th	110	74.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	45.58	137^th	280	51.1%
2018	20.64	294^th	344	14.5%
2019	28.65	302^nd	392	23.0%
2021	35.23	266^th	398	33.2%
2022	51.46	137^th	345	60.3%
2023	22.74	324^th	373	13.1%
2024	24.73	322^nd	395	18.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	29.24	434^th	567	23.5%
2018	15.22	593^rd	651	8.9%
2019	18.28	573^rd	649	11.7%
2021	40.30	406^th	653	37.8%
2022	40.96	394^th	651	39.5%
2023	40.39	383^rd	623	38.5%
2024	36.73	450^th	670	32.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	41.65	394^th	639	38.3%
2018	23.93	513^th	640	19.8%
2019	34.65	451^st	646	30.2%
2021	36.50	424^th	656	35.4%
2022	43.10	380^th	656	42.1%
2023	48.48	334^th	645	48.2%
2024	38.00	424^th	650	34.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	33.62	441^st	639	31.0%
2018	23.91	507^th	650	22.0%
2019	24.05	507^th	650	22.0%
2021	46.53	355^th	669	46.9%
2022	44.10	376^th	669	43.8%
2023	40.47	403^rd	649	37.9%
2024	43.50	388^th	655	40.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	25.98	276^th	336	17.9%
2018	20.31	378^th	423	10.6%
2019	28.84	339^th	426	20.4%
2021	42.35	220^th	426	48.4%
2022	51.54	171^st	426	59.9%
2023	40.51	239^th	427	44.0%
2024	36.30	268^th	420	36.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	56.84	40^th	130	69.2%
2018	34.21	101^st	140	27.9%
2022	51.30	76^th	175	56.6%
2023	56.59	69^th	184	62.5%
2024	76.49	31^st	196	84.2%

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Rank History for White students at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	36.30	240^th	369	35.0%
2018	17.61	469^th	508	7.7%
2019	25.76	440^th	529	16.8%
2021	41.86	304^th	539	43.6%
2022	44.27	291^st	540	46.1%
2023	46.93	278^th	528	47.3%
2024	42.77	312^th	535	41.7%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	593	593
1989	378	261	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	639
1990	387	243	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	630
1991	355	214	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	571
1992	376	186	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	564
1993	383	190	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	576
1994	373	225	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	602
1995	373	206	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	582
1996	373	206	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	582
1997	349	218	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	571
1998	378	227	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	609
1999	384	226	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	611
2000	334	225	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	561
2001	344	233	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	1	581
2002	320	228	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	561
2003	320	228	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	561
2004	310	248	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	572
2005	335	244	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	590
2006	314	226	3	13	1	n/a	n/a	2	559
2007	320	244	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	569
2008	348	207	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	567
2009	330	189	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	530
2010	310	209	4	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	532
2011	278	183	5	0	3	0	0	0	469
2012	264	162	4	25	2	0	6	0	463
2013	247	181	7	25	1	1	12	0	474
2014	233	182	8	19	0	0	11	0	453
2015	214	178	8	21	0	0	14	0	435
2016	215	191	2	35	0	0	14	0	457
2017	219	210	3	43	0	0	15	0	490
2018	218	215	3	61	1	1	6	0	505
2019	236	216	6	19	6	1	2	0	486
2020	258	211	5	4	5	0	0	0	483
2021	234	218	6	1	4	0	0	0	463
2022	168	206	6	36	0	0	21	0	437
2023	187	170	5	35	0	0	21	0	418
2024	185	175	3	46	0	0	19	0	428

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	593	29.0	20.4	0
1989	639	32.0	19.9	n/a
1990	630	33.0	19.0	0
1991	571	32.0	17.8	n/a
1992	564	31.0	18.1	n/a
1993	576	32.5	17.7	n/a
1994	602	32.5	18.5	n/a
1995	582	35.5	16.4	n/a
1996	582	35.5	16.4	n/a
1997	571	34.0	16.8	34.2
1998	609	40.2	15.1	32.2
1999	611	44.0	13.9	42.7
2000	561	38.0	14.8	47.4
2001	581	40.0	14.5	40.9
2002	561	40.3	13.9	48.5
2003	561	40.3	13.9	48.5
2004	572	39.8	14.4	53.7
2005	590	44.0	13.4	55.9
2006	559	44.0	12.7	54.8
2007	569	42.5	13.4	55.6
2008	567	45.0	12.6	55
2009	530	43.0	12.2	55.7
2010	532	37.0	14.3	57.7
2011	469	30.0	15.6	59.7
2012	463	26.0	17.8	59.8
2013	474	25.0	18.9	55.3
2014	453	24.0	18.8	65.8
2015	435	23.0	18.9	65.7
2016	457	25.0	18.2	63.5
2017	490	28.0	17.5	65.3
2018	505	28.0	18.0	66.9
2019	486	28.4	17.0	66.9
2020	483	31.0	15.5	69.6
2021	463	n/a	n/a	72.8
2022	437	14.0	31.2	n/a
2023	418	22.0	19.0	53.6
2024	428	21.0	20.3	53.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	593	29.0	20.4	0
1989	639	32.0	19.9	n/a
1990	630	33.0	19.0	0
1991	571	32.0	17.8	n/a
1992	564	31.0	18.1	n/a
1993	576	32.5	17.7	n/a
1994	602	32.5	18.5	n/a
1995	582	35.5	16.4	n/a
1996	582	35.5	16.4	n/a
1997	571	34.0	16.8	34.2
1998	609	40.2	15.1	32.2
1999	611	44.0	13.9	42.7
2000	561	38.0	14.8	47.4
2001	581	40.0	14.5	40.9
2002	561	40.3	13.9	48.5
2003	561	40.3	13.9	48.5
2004	572	39.8	14.4	53.7
2005	590	44.0	13.4	55.9
2006	559	44.0	12.7	54.8
2007	569	42.5	13.4	55.6
2008	567	45.0	12.6	55
2009	530	43.0	12.2	55.7
2010	532	37.0	14.3	57.7
2011	469	30.0	15.6	59.7
2012	463	26.0	17.8	59.8
2013	474	25.0	18.9	55.3
2014	453	24.0	18.8	65.8
2015	435	23.0	18.9	65.7
2016	457	25.0	18.2	63.5
2017	490	28.0	17.5	65.3
2018	505	28.0	18.0	66.9
2019	486	28.4	17.0	66.9
2020	483	31.0	15.5	69.6
2021	463	n/a	n/a	72.8
2022	437	14.0	31.2	n/a
2023	418	22.0	19.0	53.6
2024	428	21.0	20.3	53.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,524 (16.1%)	$7,890 (83.3%)	$9,475

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 500^th of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 381^st of 680 Elementary schools	17.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School)	44.5	36.1	8.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alexander City)	44.5	36.1	8.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School)	31.5	32.7	1.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alexander City)	31.3	32.7	1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	486	418	14%
African American	216	170	21.3%
American Indian	6	0	100%
Asian	6	5	16.7%
Hispanic	19	35	84.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	236	187	20.8%
Two or More Races	2	21	950%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.9%	53.6%	13.3%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School	Public	3-4	851 Laurel St	Alexander City	35010	Tallapoosa County	Alexander City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 234-8631	428	21	20.3	53.7%	185 (43.2%)	175 (40.9%)	46 (10.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.4%)	41.2	423^rd of 684 public elementary schools	38.2%		45	381^st of 680 public elementary schools	44.0%	42	32.2	29.8			42.8	48.8	54.6			$9,475	$1,524	$7,890
Jim Pearson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	1240 Scott Rd	Alexander City	35010	Tallapoosa County	Alexander City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 234-8625	739	43	17.1	47.0%	320 (43.3%)	318 (43.0%)	58 (7.8%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.3%)								(n/a)										$9,491	$1,468	$7,967
Dadeville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	670 E Columbus St	Dadeville	36853	Tallapoosa County	Tallapoosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 825-6811	538	37	14.7	79.9%	260 (48.3%)	240 (44.6%)	8 (1.5%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.5%)	45.5	388^th of 684 public elementary schools	43.3%		37.1	439^th of 680 public elementary schools	35.4%	51	29.9	42.3	32.1		34.6	55.3	56.4	57.7		$10,349	$2,450	$7,878
Central Elementary School	Public	K-6	95 Coosa County Rd 75	Rockford	35136	Coosa County	Coosa County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 377-1456	397	24	16.6	67.5%	207 (52.1%)	144 (36.3%)	27 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (4.5%)	32.3	476^th of 684 public elementary schools	30.4%		24.9	512^th of 680 public elementary schools	24.7%	36	16.1	23.7	17.7	11.5	45.8	62.5	47.5	52.9	38.5	$9,996	$1,436	$8,511

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