Serving 363 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Girard Primary 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Girard Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Girard Primary School's student population of 363 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Girard Primary School is 0.44, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
73%
32%
White
16%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Girard Primary School?
363 students attend Girard Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Girard Primary School students are Black, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Girard Primary School?
Girard Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Girard Primary School offer ?
Girard Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Girard Primary School part of?
Girard Primary School is part of Dothan City School District.
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