Serving 361 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Heard Elementary 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 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Heard Elementary School's student population of 361 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Heard Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heard Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#651 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
51%
32%
White
33%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Heard Elementary School's ranking?
Heard Elementary School is ranked #651 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Heard Elementary School often compared to?
Heard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mulkey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Heard Elementary School?
361 students attend Heard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Heard Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heard Elementary School?
Heard Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Heard Elementary School offer ?
Heard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heard Elementary School part of?
Heard Elementary School is part of Dothan City School District.
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