D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Whitley Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 528 Capt Leon C Roberts, Prichard, AL 36610
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
2.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 26th 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

48
Repit Score
out of 100
237
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%26/1002.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 87% 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 +11 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 proficiency17% (−24 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency3% (−18 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
Black17%3%reading -14 pts, math -7 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income17%3%reading -19 pts, math -12 pts11th 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 528 Capt Leon C Roberts
City Prichard
ZIP Code 36610
District 0102370
NCES School ID 010237000968
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 36610

Understanding the community around Whitley Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $27,464
Per Capita Income $16,329
Poverty Rate 33.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 5.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.8%
High School or Higher 82.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $52,800
Median Rent $674
Owner-Occupied 45.5%
Renter-Occupied 54.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Whitley Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 97.9%
White 0.8%
Hispanic/Latino 0.8%
Two or More Races 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 237
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Whitley Elementary School?
Whitley Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Whitley Elementary School?
Whitley Elementary School has 237 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Whitley Elementary School serve?
Whitley Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Whitley Elementary School receive per student?
Whitley Elementary School receives $13,185 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Whitley Elementary School in 36610 ▼
Avg Home Value
$40,504
Avg Monthly Rent
$810
1-Year Change
+15.2%
% Renters
54.5%

Other Schools in 36610

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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