Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J E Turner 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 44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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J E Turner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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J E Turner Elementary School's student population of 532 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
J E Turner 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 J E Turner Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#307 out of 1285 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
3%
32%
White
88%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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J E Turner Elementary School is ranked #307 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are J E Turner Elementary School often compared to?
J E Turner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Semmes Elementary School, Indian Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend J E Turner Elementary School?
532 students attend J E Turner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of J E Turner Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J E Turner Elementary School?
J E Turner Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does J E Turner Elementary School offer ?
J E Turner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is J E Turner Elementary School part of?
J E Turner Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 4/23/2008Turner is one of the finest schools I have seen or in which I have worked. I am currently there as an interim counselor and have found Turner to be a place where all students and parents find acceptance and feel valued. Students are not always without problems at Turner, but the problems are not avoided. The faculty/staff stand ready to deal with the issues as presented. Kindness is always used in dealing with the entire school environment.Review J E Turner Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Turner is one of the finest schools I have seen or in which I have worked. I am currently there as an interim counselor and have found Turner to be a place where all students and parents find acceptance and feel valued. Students are not always without problems at Turner, but the problems are not avoided. The faculty/staff stand ready to deal with the issues as presented. Kindness is always used in dealing with the entire school environment.
Review J E Turner Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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