Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Big Sandy Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 496 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Big Sandy Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Big Sandy Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Big Sandy Elementary School is ranked #294 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Big Sandy Elementary School often compared to?
Big Sandy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moundville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Big Sandy Elementary School?
496 students attend Big Sandy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Big Sandy Elementary School students are Black, 45% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Sandy Elementary School?
Big Sandy Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Big Sandy Elementary School offer ?
Big Sandy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Big Sandy Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 496 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
