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Handy School (Closed 2023)

955 Beale Street
Florence, AL 35630
Handy School serves 54 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
Minority enrollment was 44% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (08-09)
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
39%
32%
White
56%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Handy School?
54 students attend Handy School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Handy School students are White, 39% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Handy School offer ?
Handy School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Handy School part of?
Handy School is part of Florence City School District.

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