Terry Heights Elementary School in Huntsville, Alabama, closed in 2010 and served grades K–5 with an enrollment of 189 students and a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 in its last operational years.
The school experienced declining academic performance, with 2023 math proficiency at 9%, significantly lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency at 21%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment was predominantly Black (173 out of 189 students) with 169 students eligible for free lunch, reflecting a high socioeconomic need population.
Enrollment remained stable near 189 students from 2016 to 2023 before closure, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch consistently stayed near 89%.
Despite fluctuations, graduation rate data preceding closure hinted at variability, but this metric is less applicable as an elementary school.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
91%
32%
White
4%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Terry Heights Elementary School?
189 students attend Terry Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Terry Heights Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Terry Heights Elementary School?
Terry Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Terry Heights Elementary School offer ?
Terry Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Terry Heights Elementary School part of?
Terry Heights Elementary School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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