Summary:
Lanett City, Alabama has only one elementary school, W.O. Lance Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school's performance has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of elementary schools in Alabama over the past 3 school years, with a ranking of 663 out of 680 schools in 2024-2025.
W.O. Lance Elementary's academic outcomes are significantly below the state average. In 2024-2025, only 20.51% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in Math, compared to the state average of 45.47%. Similarly, only 36.99% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English/Language Arts, compared to 65.34% statewide. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 86.21% in 2023-2024, and a student-teacher ratio of 14.8, slightly higher than the state average.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $9,031 for the 2018-2019 school year, which is slightly higher than the state average, its academic performance remains consistently low. This suggests that the resources may not be effectively allocated or utilized to support student learning and achievement. Addressing the school's performance issues will likely require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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