Chisholm Elementary School in Montgomery, AL, ranked #1273 in the state in 2023, showing a decline from #1085 in 2011 and consistently placing in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency dropped from 64% in 2012 to 1% in 2023, reading proficiency decreased from 71% in 2012 to 10% in 2022, and science proficiency remained at 5% in both 2021 and 2022; all are lower than the Alabama state averages.
Enrollment declined from 866 students in 2012 to 477 in 2023, with minority enrollment at 99% and 94% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating continued high socioeconomic need.
The school serves grades Pre鈥揔 through 5 with 477 students and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 19:1 in 2023, reflecting a smaller enrollment and slightly increased class size compared to previous years.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Chisholm Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Chisholm Elementary School's student population of 477 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
477 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
Chisholm 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 Chisholm Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#1273 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
33%
11%
Black
65%
32%
White
1%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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Chisholm Elementary School is ranked #1273 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Chisholm Elementary School?
477 students attend Chisholm Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Chisholm Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chisholm Elementary School?
Chisholm Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chisholm Elementary School offer ?
Chisholm Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chisholm Elementary School part of?
Chisholm Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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