Je Terry Elementary School ranked #500 in Alabama in 2023, showing improvement from #778 in 2021 but a decline from a peak ranking of #281 in 2011, indicating fluctuating overall performance trends for this Plantersville, AL public elementary school.
Math proficiency at Je Terry Elementary was 30–39% in 2023, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 40–49%, lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 50%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 177 students in 1999 to 72 students recently, with minority enrollment at 51% and 79% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch in 2023, reflecting significant demographic and socioeconomic shifts at this Dallas County Title I school.
Je Terry Elementary serves grades Pre–K through 6 with an enrollment of 72 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, which ranks in the top 20% statewide for lowest student–teacher ratio, supporting more individualized attention in this rural Alabama elementary school.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Je Terry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Je Terry Elementary School's student population of 72 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Je Terry 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 Je Terry Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#500 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
44%
32%
White
49%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Je Terry Elementary School's ranking?
Je Terry Elementary School is ranked #500 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Je Terry Elementary School?
72 students attend Je Terry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Je Terry Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Je Terry Elementary School?
Je Terry Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Je Terry Elementary School offer ?
Je Terry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Je Terry Elementary School part of?
Je Terry Elementary School is part of Dallas County School District.
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