Summary:
Lipscomb, Alabama is home to a single public elementary school, Lipscomb Elementary School, which serves grades K-5 with an enrollment of 236 students. The school is part of the Jefferson County school district, which is ranked 101 out of 135 districts in the state and has a 1 out of 5 star rating.
Lipscomb Elementary School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past few years, ranking 306 out of 680 Alabama elementary schools in 2024-2025 (3 out of 5 stars), 283 out of 684 in 2023-2024 (3 out of 5 stars), and 427 out of 680 in 2022-2023 (2 out of 5 stars). The school's performance on standardized tests is somewhat inconsistent, with some grade levels performing above the district and state averages, while others are below. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8% and a significant majority (95.76%) of its students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income population.
The school's relatively high student-teacher ratio of 17.4 to 1 may be a contributing factor to its academic performance, as smaller class sizes are often associated with better student outcomes. Overall, Lipscomb Elementary School appears to be facing some ongoing challenges, which could be related to factors such as student performance, resource allocation, or school leadership, as well as the broader educational environment in the Jefferson County district.
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