Jacksonsteele Elementary School ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools in overall testing performance, placing #957 in the state in 2023 after a decline from #645 in 2012.
Math proficiency ranged from 15–19%, reading proficiency was 20–29%, and science proficiency was at or below 20%, all lower than the state averages (math 30%, reading 47%, science 38%) in recent years.
Enrollment declined from 276 students in 2000 to 130 in 2023, with minority enrollment stable around 95% and free lunch eligibility rising to 91% in 2023, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.
The school served grades Pre–K through 5 with 130 students and 8 teachers in 2023, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, among the lowest ratios in the district.
Jacksonsteele Elementary is a Title I eligible school in Hayneville, Alabama, with 91% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, reflecting its status as a low–income community school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jacksonsteele Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Jacksonsteele Elementary School's student population of 114 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Motto
READING IS THE BEST DEFENSE
School Rankings
Jacksonsteele 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 Jacksonsteele Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#957 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
94%
31%
White
4%
50%
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
75%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacksonsteele Elementary School's ranking?
Jacksonsteele Elementary School is ranked #957 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Jacksonsteele Elementary School?
114 students attend Jacksonsteele Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Jacksonsteele Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jacksonsteele Elementary School?
Jacksonsteele Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jacksonsteele Elementary School offer ?
Jacksonsteele Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jacksonsteele Elementary School part of?
Jacksonsteele Elementary School is part of Lowndes County School District.
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