Bruce K Craig Elementary School in Selma, AL, ranked #1194 in the state in 2023, showing a decline from #942 in 2019 and falling within the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools overall.
Math proficiency at the school dropped significantly from 36% in 2019 to 5% in 2023, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%; reading proficiency also stayed low at 15–19%, lower than the state average of 47%.
Enrollment declined from 341 students in 2009 to 162 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch remained high at approximately 82%, indicating persistent socioeconomic challenges.
The school serves grades 3–5 with 162 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023, reflecting a decrease in both enrollment and teaching staff over the last decade.
The student body is predominantly Black (95%), with minimal Hispanic and multi–racial representation, consistent with demographic data from previous years in this Union County NJ high school's local context.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Selma area, where most students live within a 15-20 minute drive (avg. 7.6 mi., furthest 13.7 mi.).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bruce K Craig Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Bruce K Craig Elementary School's student population of 151 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
151 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Motto
Every Child. Every Chance. Every Day
School Rankings
Bruce K Craig 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 Bruce K Craig Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1194 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
93%
31%
White
2%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dallas County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bruce K Craig Elementary School's ranking?
Bruce K Craig Elementary School is ranked #1194 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Bruce K Craig Elementary School?
151 students attend Bruce K Craig Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Bruce K Craig Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bruce K Craig Elementary School?
Bruce K Craig Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bruce K Craig Elementary School offer ?
Bruce K Craig Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bruce K Craig Elementary School part of?
Bruce K Craig Elementary School is part of Dallas County School District.
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