Sumiton Elementary School

About Sumiton Elementary School

Sumiton Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Sumiton, Alabama. It serves students in grades K-5 and is part of the Walker County School System. The school provides a safe, nurturing environment for students to learn and grow. The faculty and staff are dedicated to providing the best education possible for each student.
The curriculum at Sumiton Elementary School is designed to meet the needs of all students. It includes core subjects such as reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. In addition, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities including art, music, physical education, and clubs.
The school is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for all students. It has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and has various programs in place to promote good behavior and positive relationships among students.
Sumiton Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The staff is dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential and providing a quality education.

Address:	71 1st Street North Sumiton, AL 35148
Phone:	(205) 648-5656
Site:	www.walkercountyschools.com
Grades:	PreK – 4
Enrollment:	618 students

Overview Sumiton Elementary School

Sumiton Elementary School serves 618 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Sumiton Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (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 32% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Sumiton Elementary School

Sumiton 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 Sumiton Elementary School is 0.36, 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.