Serving 438 students in grades 5-6, William L Radney Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower 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 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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William L Radney Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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William L Radney Elementary School's student population of 438 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
William L Radney Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William L Radney Elementary School is 0.64, which is more 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
#552 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
45%
32%
White
39%
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
50%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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William L Radney Elementary School is ranked #552 out of 1,285 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend William L Radney Elementary School?
438 students attend William L Radney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of William L Radney Elementary School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William L Radney Elementary School?
William L Radney Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does William L Radney Elementary School offer ?
William L Radney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is William L Radney Elementary School part of?
William L Radney Elementary School is part of Alexander City School District.
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