Summary:
Stapleton, Alabama is home to a single elementary school, Stapleton School, which serves grades PK through 6 with an enrollment of 203 students in the Baldwin County district.
For parents considering this school, the standout feature is its strong English Language Arts program. Across multiple grade levels and school years, Stapleton consistently outperforms both district and state averages in reading and writing. For example, 6th graders hit an 89.5% proficiency rate in English, a remarkable 32.7 percentage points above the state average, and 5th graders reached 80% proficiency. The school also maintains a solid 3-star state rating, ranking in the top 36% of Alabama elementary schools, with a recent improvement from 269th to 217th in the state before settling at 241st. Attendance is another positive, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 9.7%—better than both the district (11.2%) and state (12.0%). With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1 and per-student spending of $13,754, the school offers a personalized learning environment.
The primary concern is mathematics. Performance is volatile and shows a declining trend, especially in upper grades. Sixth grade math proficiency sits at just 21.7%, a staggering 22.7 points below the district average, and 3rd grade math dropped 27 points in one year. Science results are mixed, with a strong 68.8% proficiency in 4th grade one year, followed by a significant drop the next. While the school serves a moderately diverse economic population (47.8% free/reduced lunch), its literacy program is clearly exemplary. The key takeaway for parents is that Stapleton offers excellent reading instruction and a supportive community, but families should be aware of the need for targeted math support, particularly as students approach middle school.
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