Hokes Bluff Elementary, a Union County NJ high school serving grades PK–5, ranked #374 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #595 in 2017 but showing some fluctuations over the decade.
Reading proficiency was 67%, higher than the state average of 47% in 2022, while math proficiency declined to 25%, lower than the state average of 30% in 2023; science proficiency ranged between 40–44%, higher than the state average of 38–39%.
Enrollment remained stable near 590 students from 2019 to 2023, with minority enrollment steady around 7%, and a free lunch eligibility increase to 56% in 2023 indicating socioeconomic shifts.
The school maintained a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 with 35 teachers in 2023, consistent with past years, supporting a mid–sized suburban New Jersey elementary school environment.
's graduation rate was 95% in 2023, exceeding the Alabama state average of 88%, reflecting strong student completion outcomes for a Berkeley Heights public high school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Hokes Bluff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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Hokes Bluff Elementary School's student population of 591 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
591 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Motto
Go Eagles!
Hokes Bluff Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hokes Bluff Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#374 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
93%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Hokes Bluff Elementary School's ranking?
Hokes Bluff Elementary School is ranked #374 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Hokes Bluff Elementary School often compared to?
Hokes Bluff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glencoe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Hokes Bluff Elementary School?
591 students attend Hokes Bluff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hokes Bluff Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hokes Bluff Elementary School?
Hokes Bluff Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hokes Bluff Elementary School offer ?
Hokes Bluff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hokes Bluff Elementary School part of?
Hokes Bluff Elementary School is part of Etowah County School District.
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