Is Glencoe Elementary School a good school?

Glencoe Elementary School ranks 315 th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Glencoe Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 396 students attended Glencoe Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Glencoe Elementary School?

Students at Glencoe Elementary School are 85% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Glencoe Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Glencoe Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Glencoe Middle School High : Glencoe High School

Glencoe Elementary School

Summary:

Glencoe Elementary School is a public elementary school serving around 390 students in grades PK-4 in Glencoe, Alabama, which is part of the Etowah County school district. The school consistently outperforms the county and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in English/Language Arts, and maintains a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of Alabama elementary schools.

Glencoe Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with only 60.26% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the much higher rates at nearby schools in the Gadsden City district. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.7 to 17.7 students per teacher, which is lower than the nearby Gadsden City schools. While Glencoe Elementary remains predominantly White, the school has seen a gradual increase in the percentage of Hispanic and multiracial students over the past few years.

Glencoe Elementary's performance on standardized tests varies across different student subgroups, with the ranking for female students and White students being lower than the ranking for male students and low-socioeconomic status students. The school's statewide ranking has also fluctuated over the years, suggesting that its performance may be influenced by factors beyond its control. However, Glencoe Elementary generally outperforms the nearby Floyd Elementary School, John S Jones Elementary School, and other schools in the Gadsden City district, which have lower academic achievement, higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, and lower statewide rankings.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

207 N College St
Glencoe, AL 35905

(256) 492-4709

District: Etowah County

SchoolDigger Rank:
315^th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,375

Students who attend Glencoe Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Glencoe Middle School
High:	Glencoe High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

Number of students: 396

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.4%

Hispanic:

5.3%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Glencoe Elementary School ranks better than 53.9% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 7^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Etowah County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.52. (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 (85.4%), Hispanic (5.3%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glencoe Elementary School is 16.5. 6 elementary schools in the Etowah County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Glencoe Elementary School employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glencoe Elementary School is $8,375. 7 elementary schools in the Etowah County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Glencoe Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Glencoe Elementary School 315^th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Glencoe Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Etowah County:

SchoolDigger ranks Etowah County 62^nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Glencoe Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Glencoe Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2005	87.37	35^th	688	94.9%
2006	90.96	14^th	689	98.0%
2007	91.08	16^th	698	97.7%
2008	88.13	16^th	698	97.7%
2009	84.42	45^th	696	93.5%
2010	85.81	31^st	704	95.6%
2011	84.02	32^nd	709	95.5%
2012	83.74	32^nd	696	95.4%
2013	77.43	73^rd	696	89.5%
2014	81.97	83^rd	695	88.1%
2015	66.54	194^th	691	71.9%
2016	78.21	125^th	691	81.9%
2017	84.78	80^th	688	88.4%
2018	87.80	69^th	680	89.9%
2019	63.83	232^nd	681	65.9%
2021	75.08	137^th	692	80.2%
2022	81.65	102^nd	687	85.2%
2023	75.35	149^th	680	78.1%
2024	54.52	315^th	684	53.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Glencoe Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	91.77	19^th	567	96.6%
2018	90.98	27^th	651	95.9%
2019	70.94	125^th	649	80.7%
2021	79.36	83^rd	653	87.3%
2022	93.47	11^th	651	98.3%
2023	79.42	82^nd	623	86.8%
2024	53.78	317^th	670	52.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Glencoe Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	79.29	103^rd	639	83.9%
2018	83.84	82^nd	640	87.2%
2019	60.68	241^st	646	62.7%
2021	74.36	129^th	656	80.3%
2022	77.87	116^th	656	82.3%
2023	72.35	160^th	645	75.2%
2024	41.10	403^rd	650	38.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Glencoe Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	85.30	68^th	639	89.4%
2018	84.82	77^th	650	88.2%
2019	65.68	202^nd	650	68.9%
2021	73.55	133^rd	669	80.1%
2022	81.48	96^th	669	85.7%
2023	75.02	133^rd	649	79.5%
2024	65.19	210^th	655	67.9%

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Rank History for White students at Glencoe Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	77.04	95^th	508	81.3%
2019	45.83	285^th	529	46.1%
2021	64.39	156^th	539	71.1%
2022	70.69	126^th	540	76.7%
2023	60.72	187^th	528	64.6%
2024	36.23	359^th	535	32.9%

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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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Enrollment information for Glencoe Elementary School

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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	460	460
1989	475	7	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	484
1990	478	7	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	487
1991	459	6	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	467
1992	492	5	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	499
1993	480	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	485
1994	500	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	503
1995	485	5	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	492
1996	485	5	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	492
1997	515	3	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	523
1998	480	1	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	484
1999	476	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	479
2000	417	0	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	422
2001	423	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
2002	437	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	439
2003	437	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	439
2004	388	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	391
2005	402	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
2006	398	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
2007	393	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
2008	394	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	398
2009	374	5	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	381
2010	358	7	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	368
2011	352	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	358
2012	352	2	6	2	0	0	1	0	363
2013	354	4	7	4	0	0	1	0	370
2014	345	3	5	1	0	0	3	0	357
2015	354	2	2	1	0	0	9	0	368
2016	368	3	2	2	0	0	6	0	381
2017	371	5	0	3	1	0	6	0	386
2018	337	6	3	9	2	1	6	0	364
2019	364	7	2	12	0	0	14	0	399
2020	344	5	2	12	0	0	13	0	376
2021	326	7	2	15	0	0	12	0	362
2022	335	7	3	23	0	0	11	0	379
2023	335	12	3	22	0	0	18	0	390
2024	338	15	4	21	0	0	18	0	396

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

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Glencoe Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	460	20.0	23.0	0
1989	484	20.0	24.2	n/a
1990	487	22.0	22.1	0
1991	467	23.0	20.3	n/a
1992	499	24.0	20.7	n/a
1993	485	25.0	19.4	n/a
1994	503	25.9	19.4	n/a
1995	492	26.0	18.9	n/a
1996	492	26.0	18.9	n/a
1997	523	26.0	20.1	17.2
1998	484	26.2	18.5	20
1999	479	27.0	17.7	26.5
2000	422	27.0	15.6	28
2001	425	27.0	15.7	37.9
2002	439	28.7	15.3	43.7
2003	439	28.7	15.3	43.7
2004	391	34.5	11.3	43.5
2005	403	29.5	13.7	48.4
2006	399	28.0	14.3	49.1
2007	398	27.6	14.4	42.7
2008	398	27.5	14.5	45.2
2009	381	27.3	13.9	44.6
2010	368	26.3	13.9	48.1
2011	358	25.9	13.8	47.5
2012	363	24.9	14.5	48.5
2013	370	27.4	13.4	46.2
2014	357	24.7	14.4	52.1
2015	368	21.0	17.5	50
2016	381	22.0	17.3	54.3
2017	386	24.3	15.8	52.1
2018	364	24.2	15.0	49.2
2019	399	24.2	16.4	47.1
2020	376	25.0	15.0	47.9
2021	362	23.0	15.7	41.7
2022	379	22.1	17.1	43.3
2023	390	22.0	17.7	60.3
2024	396	24.0	16.5	60.1

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 Glencoe Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	460	20.0	23.0	0
1989	484	20.0	24.2	n/a
1990	487	22.0	22.1	0
1991	467	23.0	20.3	n/a
1992	499	24.0	20.7	n/a
1993	485	25.0	19.4	n/a
1994	503	25.9	19.4	n/a
1995	492	26.0	18.9	n/a
1996	492	26.0	18.9	n/a
1997	523	26.0	20.1	17.2
1998	484	26.2	18.5	20
1999	479	27.0	17.7	26.5
2000	422	27.0	15.6	28
2001	425	27.0	15.7	37.9
2002	439	28.7	15.3	43.7
2003	439	28.7	15.3	43.7
2004	391	34.5	11.3	43.5
2005	403	29.5	13.7	48.4
2006	399	28.0	14.3	49.1
2007	398	27.6	14.4	42.7
2008	398	27.5	14.5	45.2
2009	381	27.3	13.9	44.6
2010	368	26.3	13.9	48.1
2011	358	25.9	13.8	47.5
2012	363	24.9	14.5	48.5
2013	370	27.4	13.4	46.2
2014	357	24.7	14.4	52.1
2015	368	21.0	17.5	50
2016	381	22.0	17.3	54.3
2017	386	24.3	15.8	52.1
2018	364	24.2	15.0	49.2
2019	399	24.2	16.4	47.1
2020	376	25.0	15.0	47.9
2021	362	23.0	15.7	41.7
2022	379	22.1	17.1	43.3
2023	390	22.0	17.7	60.3
2024	396	24.0	16.5	60.1

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 Glencoe Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,152 (13.8%)	$7,223 (86.2%)	$8,375

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Glencoe Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 232^nd of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 149^th of 680 Elementary schools	12.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Glencoe Elementary School)	63.5	46.3	17.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Etowah County)	65.1	46.9	18.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	57.5	43.6	13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Glencoe Elementary School)	41.5	34.3	7.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Etowah County)	52.4	31.1	21.3%
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	399	390	2.3%
African American	7	12	71.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	12	22	83.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	364	335	8%
Two or More Races	14	18	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.1%	60.3%	13.1%

Schools Near Glencoe Elementary School

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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 Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Glencoe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	207 N College St	Glencoe	35905	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 492-4709	396	24	16.5	60.1%	338 (85.4%)	15 (3.8%)	21 (5.3%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.5%)	54.5	315^th of 684 public elementary schools	53.9%		75.4	149^th of 680 public elementary schools	78.1%	166	54.8	22.9		39.1	72.6	53.6		$8,375	$1,152	$7,223
Adams Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	919 Raley St	Gadsden	35903	Etowah County	Gadsden City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 492-4952	415	25	16.6	96.1%	41 (9.9%)	211 (50.8%)	143 (34.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.9%)	12.3	613^th of 684 public elementary schools	10.4%		15.8	571^st of 680 public elementary schools	16.0%	42	11.9	19.4	11.1	18.1	28.8	32.4	37.0	$9,435	$2,672	$6,747
Donehoo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1109 E Broad St	Gadsden	35903	Etowah County	Gadsden City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 546-3604	233	15	15.2	85.4%	32 (13.7%)	159 (68.2%)	35 (15.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	49.6	349^th of 684 public elementary schools	49.0%		24.8	514^th of 680 public elementary schools	24.4%	165	25.0	40.0	54.8	16.7	77.4	50.0	58.1	$11,244	$2,746	$8,483
Hokes Bluff Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5375 Main Street	Hokes Bluff	35903	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 492-5571	591	35	16.8	64.3%	550 (93.1%)	7 (1.2%)	14 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.5%)	82.7	99^th of 684 public elementary schools	85.5%		55.3	305^th of 680 public elementary schools	55.1%	206	54.3	50.0	56.0	57.6	82.7	75.0	80.3	$8,280	$1,183	$7,095
Eura Brown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1231 Alcott Rd	Gadsden	35901	Etowah County	Gadsden City	No	No	No	No	(256) 546-0011	350	21	16.4	35.1%	238 (68.0%)	73 (20.9%)	15 (4.3%)	10 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)	94.7	27^th of 684 public elementary schools	96.1%		97.3	10^th of 680 public elementary schools	98.5%	17	76.4	68.0	77.1	70.0	83.6	92.0	90.2	$8,337	$710	$7,609
W E Striplin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Cleveland Ave	Gadsden	35901	Etowah County	Gadsden City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 546-8616	407	24	16.9	90.4%	46 (11.3%)	219 (53.8%)	128 (31.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	23.2	525^th of 684 public elementary schools	23.2%		21.7	537^th of 680 public elementary schools	21.0%	12	18.5	12.7	32.1	35.7	40.4	38.2	38.5	$9,349	$2,460	$6,872
Southside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2551 Highway 77	Southside	35907	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	No	(256) 442-1090	566	32	17.6	42.8%	495 (87.5%)	8 (1.4%)	27 (4.8%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (4.9%)	81.5	113^th of 684 public elementary schools	83.5%		72.7	169^th of 680 public elementary schools	75.1%	56	76.1	46.9	38.3	61.7	87.5	71.6	79.0	$7,926	$882	$7,043
Therapeutic Academic Program	Public	1-5	201 College St	Gadsden	35901	Etowah County	Gadsden City	No	No	No	No	(256) 549-2961	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Thompson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	236 Goldenrod Ave	Gadsden	35901	Etowah County	Gadsden City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 546-7011	249	14	17.7	83.9%	51 (20.5%)	151 (60.6%)	35 (14.1%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.6%)	25.5	510^th of 684 public elementary schools	25.4%		18.1	549^th of 680 public elementary schools	19.3%	39	10.0	6.8	19.2	25.6	36.7	40.9	76.9	$11,365	$3,097	$8,253
John S Jones Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Lumley Rd	Rainbow City	35906	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 442-2900	734	47	15.6	63.5%	513 (69.9%)	107 (14.6%)	29 (4.0%)	28 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (7.6%)	85	84^th of 684 public elementary schools	87.7%		81.5	104^th of 680 public elementary schools	84.7%	20	69.0	56.8	68.1	52.1	76.7	69.8	85.5	$8,935	$1,866	$7,068

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Enrollment information for Glencoe Elementary School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Glencoe Elementary School

Student/Teacher Ratio Glencoe Elementary School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Glencoe Elementary School

Impact of COVID-19 on Glencoe Elementary School

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Schools Near Glencoe Elementary School