Bankscaddell Elementary School ranked #769 in Alabama in 2023, improving slightly from #812 in 2021 but fluctuating over the past decade, remaining in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency was 22% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and has declined since 2019 when it was 45%; reading proficiency was 35%, also lower than the state average of 47%, showing slow improvement from 24% in 2019.
Minority enrollment comprised 87% of the 447 students, with Hispanic students representing the largest group (237); eligible free lunch rates increased markedly from 55% in 2017 to 84% in 2023, indicating socioeconomic shifts toward higher need.
The school served grades Pre–K through 5 with a 17:1 student–teacher ratio in 2023, with enrollment stable around 447 students and approximately 25 full–time teachers.
Science proficiency remained low at 15–19%, lower than the state average near 38%, with no virtual instruction offered despite Title I eligibility and participation in the National School Lunch Program under the Community Eligibility Option.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Decatur area, with most students within a 10-12 minute drive (average distance 3.9 mi., furthest 8.2 mi.).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bankscaddell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bankscaddell Elementary School's student population of 477 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
477 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Bankscaddell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bankscaddell Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#769 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Hispanic
55%
12%
Black
27%
31%
White
13%
50%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bankscaddell Elementary School's ranking?
Bankscaddell Elementary School is ranked #769 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Bankscaddell Elementary School often compared to?
Bankscaddell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Austinville Elementary School, Barkley Bridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Bankscaddell Elementary School?
477 students attend Bankscaddell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Bankscaddell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bankscaddell Elementary School?
Bankscaddell Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bankscaddell Elementary School offer ?
Bankscaddell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bankscaddell Elementary School part of?
Bankscaddell Elementary School is part of Decatur City School District.
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