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Grandview Elementary School (Closed 2020)

900 Sixth Avenue
Dothan, AL 36301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Grandview Elementary School in Dothan, AL, closed in 2020 after serving grades K–5 with an enrollment of 404 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in its final years.
The school's state ranking declined from #562 in 2010 to #1098 in 2019, indicating a downward trend in overall performance before closure.
Math proficiency fell sharply to 4% in recent years, significantly lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 20%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency dropped from 69% in 2021 to 5% in 2022, falling well below the state average of 38%, showing a notable decline.
The student body was predominantly Black (88%), with 94% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting a high socioeconomic need population before the school closed.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
(18-19)
20-24%
47%
(18-19)
20-24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
88%
32%
White
9%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Grandview Elementary School?
404 students attend Grandview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Grandview Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grandview Elementary School?
Grandview Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grandview Elementary School offer ?
Grandview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Grandview Elementary School part of?
Grandview Elementary School is part of Dothan City School District.

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