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School Comparison

Blue Springs Elementary School
vs.
Alabama Connections Academy

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Blue Springs Elementary School
Alabama Connections Academy
  • Blue Springs Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Alabama Connections Academy (459:1 vs. 364.1:1).
  • Blue Springs Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Alabama Connections Academy (66 vs. 46).
  • Alabama Connections Academy reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Blue Springs Elementary School (17 vs. 1).
  • Source Data Limit: 4 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 7 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Blue Springs Elementary School reported a higher gifted & talented than Alabama Connections Academy (66 vs. 46).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Blue Springs Elementary School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Alabama Connections Academy (11 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Blue Springs Elementary School reported a higher students per counselor than Alabama Connections Academy (459:1 vs. 364.1:1).

Reported Only at Blue Springs Elementary School

1 metric was reported by Blue Springs Elementary School. Comparable data for Alabama Connections Academy is missing or suppressed.

Chronically absent students
129

Reported Only at Alabama Connections Academy

6 metrics were reported by Alabama Connections Academy. Comparable data for Blue Springs Elementary School is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
78%
Graduating cohort
409
AP courses offered
10
AP enrollment
69
Dual enrollment
29
SAT/ACT participation
592

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Blue Springs Elementary School
$9,239.76
Alabama Connections Academy
$9,239.76
Local revenue share
Blue Springs Elementary School
22.8%
Alabama Connections Academy
22.8%
State revenue share
Blue Springs Elementary School
67.4%
Alabama Connections Academy
67.4%
Federal revenue share
Blue Springs Elementary School
9.8%
Alabama Connections Academy
9.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Blue Springs Elementary School
13.4%
Alabama Connections Academy
13.4%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Limestone County
$83,534
Limestone County
$83,534
Poverty rate
Limestone County
10.1%
Limestone County
10.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Limestone County
30.4%
Limestone County
30.4%
Unemployment rate
Limestone County
2.5%
Limestone County
2.5%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.