Serving 708 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sumiton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 708 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Sumiton Elementary School's student population of 708 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
708 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Sumiton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sumiton Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#510 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
10%
32%
White
79%
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
66%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Sumiton Elementary School's ranking?
Sumiton Elementary School is ranked #510 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Sumiton Elementary School?
708 students attend Sumiton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Sumiton Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sumiton Elementary School?
Sumiton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sumiton Elementary School offer ?
Sumiton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sumiton Elementary School part of?
Sumiton Elementary School is part of Walker County School District.
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