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Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School vs. Dadeville Elementary School

Should you attend Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School or Dadeville Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School
851 Laurel St
Alexander City, AL 35010
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Dadeville Elementary School
670 E Columbus St
Dadeville, AL 36853
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Dadeville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School ranked #487 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #505 in 2022 but down from a peak of #172 in 2010; it ranked within the top 50% statewide for overall testing in recent years.
Math proficiency was 34%, higher than the Alabama state average of 30% in 2023, while reading proficiency was 46%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%; science proficiency stood at 33%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined gradually from 486 students in 2019 to 418 in 2023, and minority enrollment made up 57% of the student body in 2023, reflecting a diverse student population in this Alabama elementary school.
Nathaniel H Stephens served grades 3 and 4 with 428 students and 22 teachers in 2023, resulting in a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 19:1, which increased from 17:1 in 2019.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch decreased to 53% in 2023 from 72% in 2021, indicating a moderate socioeconomic shift among students over recent years.
Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dadeville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
3-4
PK-5
Total Students
428 students
538 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dadeville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dadeville Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dadeville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alexander City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dadeville Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tallapoosa County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#487 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#719 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dadeville Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Top 50% in AL)
26%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alexander City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dadeville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tallapoosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alexander City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dadeville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tallapoosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
33%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Alexander City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dadeville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tallapoosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dadeville Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
32
Kindergarten Students
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101
Grade 1 Students
-
87
Grade 2 Students
-
96
Grade 3 Students
217
77
Grade 4 Students
211
69
Grade 5 Students
-
76

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Alexander City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alexander City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dadeville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tallapoosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alexander City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dadeville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tallapoosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
41%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alexander City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dadeville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tallapoosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
43%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alexander City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dadeville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tallapoosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alexander City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dadeville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tallapoosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alexander City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dadeville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tallapoosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
75%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alexander City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dadeville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tallapoosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(21-22 School Year Data)
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alexander City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dadeville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tallapoosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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