Fort Deposit Elementary School ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools between 2010 and 2023, with its state ranking fluctuating around #1100 to #1200 in recent years.
Math proficiency was 5%, lower than the state average of approximately 30%, and reading proficiency ranged from 20–24%, also lower than the state average near 46%; science proficiency was 20%, below the state average of about 38% in 2022.
Enrollment declined from 278 students in 2015 to 214 students in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased to 95%, indicating rising socioeconomic need; minority enrollment remained high at 93%.
The school served grades Pre–K through 5 with 214 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, maintaining one of the lowest ratios in the district.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Fort Deposit Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
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Fort Deposit Elementary School's student population of 214 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Motto
Everyday is an opportunity to shine
Fort Deposit 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 Fort Deposit Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#1146 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
89%
32%
White
7%
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
97%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Fort Deposit Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Deposit Elementary School is ranked #1146 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Fort Deposit Elementary School?
214 students attend Fort Deposit Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Fort Deposit Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Deposit Elementary School?
Fort Deposit Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fort Deposit Elementary School offer ?
Fort Deposit Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Deposit Elementary School part of?
Fort Deposit Elementary School is part of Lowndes County School District.
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