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W E Striplin Elementary School vs. Floyd Elementary School

Should you attend W E Striplin Elementary School or Floyd 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
W E Striplin Elementary School
600 Cleveland Ave
Gadsden, AL 35901
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Floyd Elementary School
601 Black Creek Rd
Gadsden, AL 35904
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

W E Striplin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
W E Striplin Elementary School ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools in recent years, with the state rank improving slightly from #1080 in 2021 to #951 in 2023.
Math proficiency was 17%, reading proficiency was 25%, and science proficiency ranged from 10% to 14%, all lower than the state average in the latest reporting years.
Enrollment increased from 374 students in 2016 to 407 in 2023, with minority enrollment representing 89% of the student body and 87% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges.
The school serves grades prekindergarten through 5 with 407 students and 24 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of about 17 to 1.
Graduation rate data shows the school's rate at 80% in 2023, below the state average of 88%, consistent with lower overall academic performance trends for this Union County NJ high school.
Floyd Elementary School, a Gadsden City public elementary school serving grades PK–5, ranked #787 in Alabama in 2023, showing a slight improvement from #816 in 2022 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency was 20–24%, reading proficiency was 30–34%, and science proficiency was 20–29%, all lower than the Alabama state averages in recent years.
Enrollment increased slightly to 350 students with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1; minority enrollment was high at 79%, with a notable Hispanic and Black student presence.
The school had a high rate of socioeconomic need, with 303 students qualifying for free lunch in the latest data, reflecting persistent economic challenges.
is recognized as one of the most diverse and among schools with the largest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Alabama, ranking in the top 5% for diversity and top 20% for free lunch eligibility.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
407 students
350 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at W E Striplin 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 Floyd Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at W E Striplin Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Floyd Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at W E Striplin 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 Floyd Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at W E Striplin Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gadsden 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 Floyd Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gadsden 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.

Test Scores

#951 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#787 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of W E Striplin 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 Floyd Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W E Striplin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden 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 Floyd Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W E Striplin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden 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 Floyd Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at W E Striplin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden 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 Floyd Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden City 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 W E Striplin Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Floyd Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
30
Kindergarten Students
64
49
Grade 1 Students
94
60
Grade 2 Students
79
49
Grade 3 Students
55
59
Grade 4 Students
60
59
Grade 5 Students
55
44

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at W E Striplin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gadsden 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 American Indian at Floyd Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
31%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at W E Striplin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gadsden 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 Floyd Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
54%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at W E Striplin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gadsden 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 Floyd Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
11%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at W E Striplin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gadsden 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 Floyd Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gadsden City 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
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at W E Striplin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gadsden 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 Floyd Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of W E Striplin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gadsden 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 Floyd Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gadsden City 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
87%
87%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at W E Striplin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gadsden 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 Floyd Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gadsden City 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
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at W E Striplin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gadsden 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 reduced-price lunch at Floyd Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gadsden City 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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