Brantley Elementary School ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools with a state rank of #1100 in 2023, declining from #1074 in 2022 and #1042 in 2019, indicating weakening overall performance.
Math proficiency at the school was 5%, lower than the state average of 30% in 2023, while reading proficiency ranged from 25–29%, also lower than the state average of approximately 47%; science proficiency was 11–19%, below the state average of about 38%.
Enrollment declined from 235 students in 2022 to 217 in 2023, with high minority enrollment of 81% and 79% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting sustained socioeconomic challenges.
The school served grades Pre–K through 6 with 201 students and had a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in the latest reporting year.
As a Title I eligible school in Selma, AL, Brantley Elementary offered no virtual instruction and participated in the National School Lunch Program under the Community Eligibility Option.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brantley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Brantley Elementary School's student population of 201 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Motto
Every Child. Every Chance. Every Day
School Rankings
Brantley 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 Brantley Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#1100 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
71%
32%
White
19%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brantley Elementary School's ranking?
Brantley Elementary School is ranked #1100 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Brantley Elementary School?
201 students attend Brantley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Brantley Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brantley Elementary School?
Brantley Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brantley Elementary School offer ?
Brantley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brantley Elementary School part of?
Brantley Elementary School is part of Dallas County School District.
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