Weatherly Heights Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 1307 Cannstatt Drive SE
       Huntsville, AL  35803


(256) 428-7460

District: Huntsville City

SchoolDigger Rank:
101st of 680 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,510 Help


Students who attend Weatherly Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mountain Gap Middle School
High:    Virgil Grissom High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  481

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.5%
African American:
18.1%
Hispanic:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.2% Help


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Compare Details Weatherly Heights Elementary School ranks better than 85.1% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 4th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Huntsville City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.5%), African American (18.1%), Hispanic (9.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Weatherly Heights Elementary School is 15, which is the 3rd best among 24 elementary schools in the Huntsville City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Weatherly Heights Elementary School is $9,510. 12 elementary schools in the Huntsville City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Weatherly Heights Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Weatherly Heights Elementary School 101st of 680 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Weatherly Heights Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Huntsville City:

SchoolDigger ranks Huntsville City 70th of 134 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Weatherly Heights Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Weatherly Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 91.03 27th 623 95.7%
2005 87.23 39th 688 94.3%
2006 87.72 33rd 689 95.2%
2007 83.18 61st 698 91.3%
2008 85.90 26th 698 96.3%
2009 83.58 49th 696 93.0%
2010 77.82 91st 704 87.1%
2011 76.42 110th 709 84.5%
2012 76.79 102nd 696 85.3%
2013 75.34 100th 696 85.6%
2014 90.82 46th 695 93.4%
2015 95.84 24th 691 96.5%
2016 89.23 54th 691 92.2%
2017 78.59 128th 688 81.4%
2018 87.42 73rd 680 89.3%
2019 81.80 99th 681 85.5%
2021 71.38 174th 692 74.9%
2022 83.48 93rd 687 86.5%
2023 81.95 101st 680 85.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Weatherly Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.48 8th 54 85.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Weatherly Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 75.45 39th 280 86.1%
2018 60.48 103rd 344 70.1%
2019 83.05 33rd 392 91.6%
2021 74.99 48th 398 87.9%
2022 66.93 75th 345 78.3%
2023 71.22 58th 373 84.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Weatherly Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 66.27 149th 567 73.7%
2018 76.82 103rd 651 84.2%
2019 66.83 172nd 649 73.5%
2021 72.75 131st 653 79.9%
2022 64.14 204th 651 68.7%
2023 66.70 175th 623 71.9%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Weatherly Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 76.13 117th 639 81.7%
2018 89.01 49th 640 92.3%
2019 81.55 90th 646 86.1%
2021 66.45 193rd 656 70.6%
2022 81.54 95th 656 85.5%
2023 71.61 164th 645 74.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Weatherly Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 76.18 122nd 639 80.9%
2018 83.21 86th 650 86.8%
2019 79.03 98th 650 84.9%
2021 72.05 154th 669 77.0%
2022 80.65 101st 669 84.9%
2023 85.55 68th 649 89.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Weatherly Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 32.14 233rd 336 30.7%
2018 49.09 209th 423 50.6%
2019 42.92 230th 426 46.0%
2021 49.35 180th 426 57.7%
2022 62.15 123rd 426 71.1%
2023 58.06 136th 427 68.1%
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Rank History for White students at Weatherly Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 70.88 91st 369 75.3%
2018 81.50 76th 508 85.0%
2019 78.39 88th 529 83.4%
2021 65.63 151st 539 72.0%
2022 81.26 78th 540 85.6%
2023 81.20 80th 528 84.8%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Weatherly Heights Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, September 28, 2017

Open Quote There is not enough rigor. When I was a kid I had homework for each subject each school day. That worked out to be approximately 30 pieces of homework per week. On average, I get about 6 worksheets per week for me to sign as a parent. They are doing approximately 1/5 the work I did when I was in grade school. The test scores reflect this. The school is shackled by HCS policies. It seems they are either in testing, having some sort of festival, or having school let out early for whatever reason, sending kids home for allergies, etc. When I was in grade school I started at 8 am and ended at 3pm. They get out 40 minutes earlier. Multiply that by the number of school days in a year and kids are being shorted weeks of schooling. It is like the HCS system doesn't want them to have any time to learn. They don't teach cursive unless there is leftover time. You know what that means. It means it is up to the parents to teach their kids cursive so they can read and write it. In 10 years people will be printing their name to 'sign' a check. They rely too heavily on computers to administrater tests. If the system goes down, laptop is not charged, there is a glitch in the system, etc. You are loosing even more time. They claim computers give their students an edge in learning skills for today's world. However, I don't see them teaching kids to type, Microsoft Office skills, basic internet security, or programming. In reality, the computers are to facilitate the mountain of testing they do. These computers also proven to being a distraction in class. Internet and games are accessible on their computers. Furthermore, There is no foreign language offered. Given how we are living in an increasingly interconnected global workplace this is another shortcoming. Especially in light that the earlier a child learns another language the more fluent they will be. Positive note: I do think that most of the teachers are good. There are even some exceptional teachers there. However the school system provides many obstacles inhibiting teachers from teaching. If a student wants to do well they will require the aid of a supportive and well educated guardian/tutor to place them competitively in today's academic world or even just nation. BTW, AL was ranked near dead last on education. I am appalled by HCS's test scores. They at minimum should offer summer school to all the students that don't meet basic core standards. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Weatherly Heights Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 738 738
1989 649 8 64 3 2 n/a n/a 0 726
1990 648 9 59 5 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1991 621 11 46 6 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1992 633 15 56 6 0 n/a n/a 1 711
1993 624 17 56 6 0 n/a n/a 0 703
1994 581 17 52 7 2 n/a n/a 0 659
1995 558 20 50 10 3 n/a n/a 0 641
1996 558 20 50 10 3 n/a n/a 0 641
1997 490 26 36 8 4 n/a n/a 0 564
1998 503 24 39 6 4 n/a n/a 0 576
1999 517 29 43 6 3 n/a n/a 0 598
2000 492 24 39 9 2 n/a n/a 0 566
2001 486 23 30 8 1 n/a n/a 0 548
2002 455 29 32 9 3 n/a n/a 0 528
2003 455 29 32 9 3 n/a n/a 0 528
2004 476 42 21 13 4 n/a n/a 1 557
2005 499 70 25 17 4 n/a n/a 0 615
2006 509 77 24 15 3 n/a n/a 1 629
2007 459 76 22 15 2 n/a n/a 7 581
2008 451 70 18 15 2 n/a n/a 0 556
2009 479 61 16 18 2 n/a n/a 0 576
2010 478 66 13 15 3 n/a n/a 12 587
2011 478 61 7 15 3 0 7 0 571
2012 447 61 8 16 2 5 11 0 550
2013 436 62 8 21 0 4 15 0 546
2014 397 73 14 20 2 2 19 0 527
2015 365 56 13 23 3 0 29 0 489
2016 355 73 14 34 2 1 38 0 517
2017 331 75 10 27 1 1 48 0 493
2018 319 82 8 28 2 1 47 0 487
2019 336 84 7 34 1 1 50 0 513
2020 330 81 3 39 2 1 50 0 506
2021 289 89 6 41 2 1 47 0 475
2022 309 91 16 40 5 3 10 0 474
2023 296 87 12 47 0 0 39 0 481

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Weatherly Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 738 33.0 22.3 0
1989 726 36.0 20.1 n/a
1990 721 37.0 19.4 0
1991 684 32.0 21.3 n/a
1992 711 32.0 22.2 n/a
1993 703 34.0 20.7 n/a
1994 659 37.0 17.8 n/a
1995 641 38.8 16.5 n/a
1996 641 38.8 16.5 n/a
1997 564 36.0 15.7 2.1
1998 576 33.5 17.2 1.4
1999 598 38.0 15.7 7
2000 566 37.5 15.1 4.2
2001 548 35.0 15.7 8.2
2002 528 34.5 15.3 12.9
2003 528 34.5 15.3 12.9
2004 557 37.1 15.0 15.5
2005 615 43.0 14.3 18.5
2006 629 41.0 15.3 19.7
2007 581 41.7 13.9 16.9
2008 556 43.4 12.8 14.2
2009 576 42.8 13.3 18.8
2010 587 42.3 13.8 20.5
2011 571 33.5 17.0 23.6
2012 550 33.2 16.5 25.1
2013 546 39.2 13.9 24.7
2014 527 32.5 16.2 35.1
2015 489 33.0 14.8 26.2
2016 517 31.0 16.6 36
2017 493 30.3 16.2 42.6
2018 487 28.5 17.0 31.2
2019 513 31.3 16.3 25.9
2020 506 29.8 16.9 22.5
2021 475 31.8 14.9 29.5
2022 474 26.8 17.6 16.7
2023 481 32.0 15.0 42.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Weatherly Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 738 33.0 22.3 0
1989 726 36.0 20.1 n/a
1990 721 37.0 19.4 0
1991 684 32.0 21.3 n/a
1992 711 32.0 22.2 n/a
1993 703 34.0 20.7 n/a
1994 659 37.0 17.8 n/a
1995 641 38.8 16.5 n/a
1996 641 38.8 16.5 n/a
1997 564 36.0 15.7 2.1
1998 576 33.5 17.2 1.4
1999 598 38.0 15.7 7
2000 566 37.5 15.1 4.2
2001 548 35.0 15.7 8.2
2002 528 34.5 15.3 12.9
2003 528 34.5 15.3 12.9
2004 557 37.1 15.0 15.5
2005 615 43.0 14.3 18.5
2006 629 41.0 15.3 19.7
2007 581 41.7 13.9 16.9
2008 556 43.4 12.8 14.2
2009 576 42.8 13.3 18.8
2010 587 42.3 13.8 20.5
2011 571 33.5 17.0 23.6
2012 550 33.2 16.5 25.1
2013 546 39.2 13.9 24.7
2014 527 32.5 16.2 35.1
2015 489 33.0 14.8 26.2
2016 517 31.0 16.6 36
2017 493 30.3 16.2 42.6
2018 487 28.5 17.0 31.2
2019 513 31.3 16.3 25.9
2020 506 29.8 16.9 22.5
2021 475 31.8 14.9 29.5
2022 474 26.8 17.6 16.7
2023 481 32.0 15.0 42.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Weatherly Heights Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $870 (9.1%) $8,639 (90.8%) $9,510

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Weatherly Heights Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 99th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 101st of 680 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Weatherly Heights Elementary School)62.340
 22.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Huntsville City)53.933.4
 20.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Weatherly Heights Elementary School)69.152.1
 17.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Huntsville City)44.729.8
 14.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Weatherly Heights Elementary School)69.452.9
 16.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Huntsville City)4428.2
 15.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students513481
 6.2%
African American8487
 3.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian712
 71.4%
Hispanic3447
 38.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White336296
 11.9%
Two or More Races5039
 22%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.9%42.2%
 16.3%


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Students who attend Weatherly Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mountain Gap Middle School
High : Virgil Grissom High School

Students at Weatherly Heights Elementary School are 62% White, 18% African American, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Weatherly Heights Elementary School ranks 101st of 680 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 481 students attended Weatherly Heights Elementary School.


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