Rockwell Elementary School ranked #55 in Alabama in 2023, a decline from its peak state rank of #24 in 2012, reflecting a downward trend over recent years.
Math proficiency was 62% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency reached 77%, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged between 70% and 74%, significantly above the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 1,017 students in 2022 to 724 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from 10% in 2022 to 20% in 2023, indicating socioeconomic shifts.
Minority enrollment represented 25% of the student body.
Serving grades Pre鈥揔 through 6, the school had 747 students and a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 15:1 in 2023, among the lowest ratios in the state.
Graduation rates stabilized near state averages in recent years, with the 2023 rate at 87% compared to the state's 88%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 747 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Rockwell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Rockwell Elementary School's student population of 747 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
747 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Rockwell Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockwell Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#55 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
6%
32%
White
75%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Rockwell Elementary School's ranking?
Rockwell Elementary School is ranked #55 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Rockwell Elementary School often compared to?
Rockwell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spanish Fort Elementary School, Daphne East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Rockwell Elementary School?
747 students attend Rockwell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Rockwell Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rockwell Elementary School?
Rockwell Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rockwell Elementary School offer ?
Rockwell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockwell Elementary School part of?
Rockwell Elementary School is part of Baldwin County School District.
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