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鈥損rice lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges.
The school serves grades prekindergarten through 5 with 407 students and 24 teachers, resulting in a student鈥搕eacher 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.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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
School Overview
W E Striplin Elementary School's student population of 407 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Embracing a mindset of excellence
School Rankings
W E Striplin 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 W E Striplin Elementary School is 0.61, 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
#951 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
31%
11%
Black
54%
32%
White
11%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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 W E Striplin Elementary School's ranking?
W E Striplin Elementary School is ranked #951 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are W E Striplin Elementary School often compared to?
W E Striplin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Floyd Elementary School, Attalla Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend W E Striplin Elementary School?
407 students attend W E Striplin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of W E Striplin Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W E Striplin Elementary School?
W E Striplin Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does W E Striplin Elementary School offer ?
W E Striplin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is W E Striplin Elementary School part of?
W E Striplin Elementary School is part of Gadsden City School District.
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