Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Huxford Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Huxford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Huxford Elementary School's student population of 267 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Huxford Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Huxford Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#523 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
22%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
13%
32%
White
42%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Huxford Elementary School's ranking?
Huxford Elementary School is ranked #523 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Huxford Elementary School often compared to?
Huxford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rachel Patterson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Huxford Elementary School?
267 students attend Huxford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Huxford Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Huxford Elementary School?
Huxford Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Huxford Elementary School offer ?
Huxford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Huxford Elementary School part of?
Huxford Elementary School is part of Escambia County School District.
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