Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sonnie Hereford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sonnie Hereford Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sonnie Hereford Elementary School's student population of 570 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Sonnie Hereford 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 Sonnie Hereford Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#1122 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
19%
11%
Black
64%
32%
White
6%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
56%
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 Sonnie Hereford Elementary School's ranking?
Sonnie Hereford Elementary School is ranked #1122 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Sonnie Hereford Elementary School often compared to?
Sonnie Hereford Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Sonnie Hereford Elementary School?
570 students attend Sonnie Hereford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Sonnie Hereford Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sonnie Hereford Elementary School?
Sonnie Hereford Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sonnie Hereford Elementary School offer ?
Sonnie Hereford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sonnie Hereford Elementary School part of?
Sonnie Hereford Elementary School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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