Douglas Elementary School

About Douglas Elementary School

Douglas Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of a vibrant community in the city of San Diego. With a student population of over 800 students, Douglas Elementary School is one of the largest elementary schools in the district. The school is dedicated to providing a safe, caring and nurturing learning environment for all students.
At Douglas Elementary School, teachers strive to create a culture of respect, collaboration and academic excellence. The school offers a variety of educational programs and activities to meet the needs of all students. Students have access to a wide range of technology, including Chromebooks, iPads, and interactive whiteboards. Students are encouraged to explore their interests through a variety of extracurricular activities, including art, music, and physical education.
The faculty and staff at Douglas Elementary School are committed to providing a positive learning environment and helping students reach their potential. The school also offers a variety of parent involvement activities, such as parent-teacher conferences, parent-teacher association meetings, and family nights. Douglas Elementary School is dedicated to providing a quality education for all students.

Address:	Highway 75 Douglas, AL 35964
Phone:	(256) 593-4420
Site:	www.marshallk12.org
Grades:	3 – 5
Enrollment:	456 students

Overview Douglas Elementary School

Douglas Elementary School serves 456 students in grades 3-5.
Douglas Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Verdict on Douglas Elementary School

Douglas Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Douglas Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.