C+
Average
62/100

Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School

📚 03 – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 851 Laurel St, Alexander City, AL 35010
Overall
C+
62/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 44% · Math 19% proficient · 44th percentile in Alabama
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alabama schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

62
Repit Score
out of 100
428
Students
enrolled
20.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%44/100reading 42nd percentile, math 46th percentile among Alabama elementary schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 71% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alabama schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +4 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alabama. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency44% (+3 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency19% (−1 pts vs. state avg 20%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alabama state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%27%reading -9 pts, math -14 pts31st percentile (list)
Black32%8%reading +1 pts, math -2 pts40th percentile (list)
Low-income37%10%reading +1 pts, math -5 pts41st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 851 Laurel St
City Alexander City
ZIP Code 35010
District 0100030
NCES School ID 010003000005
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 35010

Understanding the community around Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $46,730
Per Capita Income $28,009
Poverty Rate 15.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%
High School or Higher 81.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $120,000
Median Rent $650
Owner-Occupied 70.7%
Renter-Occupied 29.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 43.2%
Black 40.9%
Hispanic/Latino 10.8%
Two or More Races 4.4%
Asian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 428
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 20.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School?
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 62 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School?
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School has 428 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1.
What grades does Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School serve?
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School serves grades 03 – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School receive per student?
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School receives $14,751 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School in 35010 ▼
Avg Home Value
$205,450
Avg Monthly Rent
$810
1-Year Change
+0.4%
% Renters
29.3%

Other Schools in 35010

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026