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Lakewood Elementary School vs. Hampton Cove Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Lakewood Elementary School
3501 Kenwood Dr Nw
Huntsville, AL 35810
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Hampton Cove Elementary School
261 Old 431 Hwy
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Hampton Cove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Lakewood Elementary School ranked around #1098 in Alabama in 2023, reflecting a decline from #914 in 2016 and consistent placement in the bottom 50% statewide over recent years.
Math proficiency was 8% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 24%, also lower than the state average of 47%, with science proficiency at 5%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained relatively stable at approximately 429 students in 2023, with minority enrollment at 93% and 83% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating sustained socioeconomic challenges.
The school served grades prekindergarten through 6 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, employing 25 teachers to educate 429 students in this Union County AL public school.
Despite low proficiency rates, Lakewood Elementary maintained a graduation rate near 94% from 2019 to 2023, exceeding the Alabama state average of 88% during this time.
Hampton Cove Elementary School ranked #38 in Alabama in 2023, showing some fluctuation from a high of #20 in 2019 and #61 in 2017, ranking among the top 20% of Alabama public schools overall.
Math proficiency was 68%, reading/language arts proficiency 80%, and science proficiency approximately 55–59%, all higher than the state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38%, respectively.
Enrollment slightly increased from 684 students in 2023 to 699 total students currently, with minority enrollment at 20%, reflecting moderate diversity in this Union County AL high school.
The school served grades prekindergarten through 5, with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average class size of 15 students.
Percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose to 8% in 2023 from a low of 1% in earlier years, indicating a gradual increase in socioeconomic need.
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Total Students
429 students
699 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lakewood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hampton Cove Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lakewood Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hampton Cove Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lakewood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hampton Cove Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lakewood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hampton Cove Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1098 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#38 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lakewood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hampton Cove Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
8%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
68%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakewood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hampton Cove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakewood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hampton Cove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lakewood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hampton Cove Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Lakewood Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hampton Cove Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
28
Kindergarten Students
58
99
Grade 1 Students
56
109
Grade 2 Students
62
106
Grade 3 Students
53
127
Grade 4 Students
69
103
Grade 5 Students
56
127
Grade 6 Students
57
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lakewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hampton Cove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lakewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hampton Cove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lakewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hampton Cove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
63%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lakewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hampton Cove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
7%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lakewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hampton Cove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lakewood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hampton Cove Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lakewood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hampton Cove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lakewood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hampton Cove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lakewood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hampton Cove Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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