Peterson Elementary School in Montgomery, AL has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 10:1 with 153 students and 16 teachers, maintaining stable enrollment and staffing levels since 2016.
Math proficiency is 1%, which is significantly lower than the Alabama state average of 30% and the Montgomery County district average of 20%, showing a marked decline from 11% in 2019.
Reading proficiency stands at 24%, lower than the state average of 47% and district average of 32%, although it has shown a gradual increase from 16% in 2021.
Science proficiency dropped sharply from 69% in 2021 to 13% in 2022, falling below both the state average of 38% and the district average of 23%.
The student body is predominantly Black (151 out of 153 students), with 93% eligible for free lunch, reflecting a consistent high rate of low socioeconomic status over recent years.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
153 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
99%
32%
White
1%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Peterson Elementary School?
153 students attend Peterson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Peterson Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peterson Elementary School?
Peterson Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Peterson Elementary School offer ?
Peterson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Peterson Elementary School part of?
Peterson Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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