East Clinton Elementary School in Huntsville, AL, closed in 2011 after serving grades kindergarten through five with enrollment around 200 students and a student鈥搕eacher ratio near 10:1 before closure.
The school's last reported overall state ranking in 2010 was #920, indicating no notable improvement or ranking data after closure.
Math proficiency declined over the years, falling from 87% in 2012 to 40% in 2023, though still higher than the state average of 30% in 2023.
Reading proficiency dropped from 96% in 2012 to 60% in 2022, remaining higher than the state average of 47% in 2022.
Science proficiency fluctuated, reporting 56% in 2022, which was higher than the state average of 38%.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
132 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-69%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-89%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)4%
4%
Black
(09-10)58%
35%
White
(09-10)38%
58%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
61%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Huntsville City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% AL state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% AL state average).
How many students attend East Clinton Elementary School?
132 students attend East Clinton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of East Clinton Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does East Clinton Elementary School offer ?
East Clinton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is East Clinton Elementary School part of?
East Clinton Elementary School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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