Floyd Elementary School, a Gadsden City public elementary school serving grades PK–5, ranked #787 in Alabama in 2023, showing a slight improvement from #816 in 2022 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency was 20–24%, reading proficiency was 30–34%, and science proficiency was 20–29%, all lower than the Alabama state averages in recent years.
Enrollment increased slightly to 350 students with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1; minority enrollment was high at 79%, with a notable Hispanic and Black student presence.
The school had a high rate of socioeconomic need, with 303 students qualifying for free lunch in the latest data, reflecting persistent economic challenges.
is recognized as one of the most diverse and among schools with the largest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Alabama, ranking in the top 5% for diversity and top 20% for free lunch eligibility.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Floyd Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Floyd Elementary School's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Floyd 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 Floyd Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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
#787 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
27%
11%
Black
46%
32%
White
21%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Floyd Elementary School's ranking?
Floyd Elementary School is ranked #787 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Floyd Elementary School often compared to?
Floyd Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W E Striplin Elementary School, Attalla Elementary School, Duck Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Floyd Elementary School?
350 students attend Floyd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Floyd Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Floyd Elementary School?
Floyd Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Floyd Elementary School offer ?
Floyd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Floyd Elementary School part of?
Floyd Elementary School is part of Gadsden City School District.
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