Beulah Elementary School

Summary:

Beulah Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Valley, Alabama, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 705 students. The school is part of the Lee County School District, which is ranked 57 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Beulah Elementary has a higher percentage of white students (70.21%) compared to the surrounding schools, which tend to have more diverse student populations. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally lower than the state and county averages across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 41.75%, compared to the state average of 42.16% and the county average of 41.99%. However, Beulah Elementary has a relatively high ranking for its special education program, ranking 97 out of 373 Alabama elementary schools in 2022-2023, with a 4-star rating. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 72.34% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

Beulah Elementary's statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from 257 out of 687 Alabama elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 458 out of 684 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding drop in its SchoolDigger rating from 3 stars to 2 stars. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its white students ranking 452 out of 535 Alabama elementary schools, while its African American students ranked 290 out of 420. Compared to nearby schools like West Smiths Station Elementary and Wacoochee Elementary, Beulah Elementary's academic performance is generally lower, with these schools having higher statewide rankings and better test scores.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 4747 Lee Road 270
       Valley, AL  36854-6987


(334) 705-6021

District: Lee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
458th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,119 Help


Students who attend Beulah Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sanford Middle School
High:    Beulah High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  670

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.7%
African American:
15.1%
Hispanic:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.4% Help


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Compare Details Beulah Elementary School ranks worse than 67% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Lee County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.79. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.7%), African American (15.1%), Hispanic (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beulah Elementary School is 14.2, which is the 2nd best among 7 elementary schools in the Lee County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beulah Elementary School is $8,119, which is the lowest among 7 elementary schools in the Lee County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Beulah Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Beulah Elementary School 458th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Beulah Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lee County 57th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Beulah Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Beulah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.23 251st 623 59.7%
2005 42.45 454th 688 34.0%
2006 29.51 558th 689 19.0%
2007 22.91 606th 698 13.2%
2008 34.62 534th 698 23.5%
2009 44.00 446th 696 35.9%
2010 45.58 459th 704 34.8%
2011 66.64 236th 709 66.7%
2012 62.31 298th 696 57.2%
2013 55.55 373rd 696 46.4%
2014 48.74 366th 695 47.3%
2015 46.38 373rd 691 46.0%
2016 42.05 411th 691 40.5%
2017 55.77 305th 688 55.7%
2018 56.08 314th 680 53.8%
2019 42.01 418th 681 38.6%
2021 54.37 296th 692 57.2%
2022 60.89 257th 687 62.6%
2023 52.92 326th 680 52.1%
2024 35.79 458th 684 33.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Beulah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.82 36th 54 33.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Beulah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 56.24 91st 280 67.5%
2018 60.63 101st 344 70.6%
2019 25.12 323rd 392 17.6%
2021 39.79 221st 398 44.5%
2022 57.77 112th 345 67.5%
2023 60.84 97th 373 74.0%
2024 38.51 237th 395 40.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Beulah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 50.83 283rd 567 50.1%
2018 59.68 251st 651 61.4%
2019 42.77 389th 649 40.1%
2021 49.90 331st 653 49.3%
2022 60.69 234th 651 64.1%
2023 65.04 195th 623 68.7%
2024 35.86 455th 670 32.1%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Beulah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 54.82 284th 639 55.6%
2018 52.71 324th 640 49.4%
2019 37.99 434th 646 32.8%
2021 45.15 360th 656 45.1%
2022 53.00 299th 656 54.4%
2023 47.04 347th 645 46.2%
2024 34.08 449th 650 30.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Beulah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 53.51 305th 639 52.3%
2018 58.74 278th 650 57.2%
2019 45.70 371st 650 42.9%
2021 61.28 243rd 669 63.7%
2022 65.35 212th 669 68.3%
2023 56.68 276th 649 57.5%
2024 37.77 429th 655 34.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Beulah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 27.76 261st 336 22.3%
2018 46.95 221st 423 47.8%
2019 25.08 362nd 426 15.0%
2021 35.01 272nd 426 36.2%
2022 55.66 150th 426 64.8%
2023 46.47 208th 427 51.3%
2024 33.12 290th 420 31.0%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Beulah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 36.46 239th 369 35.2%
2018 36.38 345th 508 32.1%
2019 30.91 397th 529 25.0%
2021 45.75 276th 539 48.8%
2022 52.46 239th 540 55.7%
2023 42.65 313th 528 40.7%
2024 24.38 452nd 535 15.5%
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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.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Beulah Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 353 60 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1996 353 60 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1997 389 61 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1998 430 65 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1999 493 67 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 560
2000 552 66 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2001 624 67 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 691
2002 655 54 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 712
2003 655 54 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 712
2004 677 50 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 735
2005 705 47 2 6 4 n/a n/a 0 764
2006 696 70 2 6 3 n/a n/a 0 777
2007 646 84 2 10 4 n/a n/a 0 746
2008 661 99 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 772
2009 691 108 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 810
2010 670 111 2 11 2 n/a n/a 0 796
2011 615 118 3 10 1 0 4 0 751
2012 603 118 2 14 1 0 5 0 743
2013 598 121 3 12 1 0 12 0 747
2014 592 126 2 13 0 0 15 0 748
2015 584 122 2 22 0 0 14 0 744
2016 537 135 1 21 0 0 17 0 711
2017 513 125 1 26 4 0 29 0 698
2018 550 128 1 30 3 0 22 0 734
2019 556 135 1 25 3 0 20 0 740
2020 517 127 0 18 0 0 52 0 714
2021 475 114 0 24 0 0 69 0 682
2022 463 112 0 34 0 0 66 0 675
2023 495 126 0 31 0 0 53 0 705
2024 474 101 0 53 0 0 42 0 670

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Beulah Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 414 27.1 15.3 n/a
1996 414 27.1 15.3 n/a
1997 451 29.1 15.5 37.5
1998 495 31.4 15.8 33.5
1999 560 34.0 16.5 48.2
2000 621 39.0 15.9 42.8
2001 691 43.0 16.1 43.3
2002 712 45.0 15.8 45.1
2003 712 45.0 15.8 45.1
2004 735 50.5 14.6 45.6
2005 764 53.0 14.4 44.9
2006 777 53.0 14.7 45.9
2007 746 53.7 13.9 47.5
2008 772 54.1 14.3 44.4
2009 810 52.3 15.3 52
2010 796 49.0 16.2 59
2011 751 51.6 14.5 60.2
2012 743 47.0 15.8 60.7
2013 747 50.0 14.9 66.5
2014 748 51.4 14.5 66
2015 744 47.0 15.8 66
2016 711 43.0 16.5 69.6
2017 698 44.0 15.8 63.3
2018 734 45.0 16.3 65.8
2019 740 43.5 17.0 58
2020 714 41.9 17.0 60.4
2021 682 42.0 16.2 55.9
2022 675 39.0 17.3 57.8
2023 705 45.5 15.4 72.3
2024 670 47.0 14.2 73.4

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 Beulah Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 414 27.1 15.3 n/a
1996 414 27.1 15.3 n/a
1997 451 29.1 15.5 37.5
1998 495 31.4 15.8 33.5
1999 560 34.0 16.5 48.2
2000 621 39.0 15.9 42.8
2001 691 43.0 16.1 43.3
2002 712 45.0 15.8 45.1
2003 712 45.0 15.8 45.1
2004 735 50.5 14.6 45.6
2005 764 53.0 14.4 44.9
2006 777 53.0 14.7 45.9
2007 746 53.7 13.9 47.5
2008 772 54.1 14.3 44.4
2009 810 52.3 15.3 52
2010 796 49.0 16.2 59
2011 751 51.6 14.5 60.2
2012 743 47.0 15.8 60.7
2013 747 50.0 14.9 66.5
2014 748 51.4 14.5 66
2015 744 47.0 15.8 66
2016 711 43.0 16.5 69.6
2017 698 44.0 15.8 63.3
2018 734 45.0 16.3 65.8
2019 740 43.5 17.0 58
2020 714 41.9 17.0 60.4
2021 682 42.0 16.2 55.9
2022 675 39.0 17.3 57.8
2023 705 45.5 15.4 72.3
2024 670 47.0 14.2 73.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Beulah Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,028 (12.7%) $7,075 (87.1%) $8,119

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Beulah 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 418th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 326th of 680 Elementary schools
 13.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Beulah Elementary School)53.740.4
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lee County)62.947.2
 15.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Beulah Elementary School)25.941.8
 15.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lee County)45.443.3
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Beulah Elementary School)44.732.6
 12.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lee County)46.340.7
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Beulah Elementary School)43.540
 3.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Lee County)5436.9
 17.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students740705
 4.7%
African American135126
 6.7%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2531
 24%
Pacific Islander00
White556495
 11%
Two or More Races2053
 165%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58%72.3%
 14.4%


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Beulah Elementary School ranks 458th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 670 students attended Beulah Elementary School.

Students who attend Beulah Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sanford Middle School
High : Beulah High School

Students at Beulah Elementary School are 71% White, 15% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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