The top reported proficiency rate is 68% in English language arts. The lowest is 42% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Prattville Elementary School
Prattville Elementary School is a regular public school in Autauga County, Alabama, serving only third and fourth grades. Because the school covers just two elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and the academic picture comes entirely from state assessments administered at those levels. The school sits inside the city of Prattville, the county seat, a place whose identity blends a historic mill-town downtown with the suburban growth patterns of the Montgomery metropolitan area.
Academically, Prattville Elementary shows a clear split between subjects. In English language arts, a strong majority of students in both third and fourth grades met the state’s proficiency standard in the most recent testing year. That is a genuine strength. In math, the share of proficient students was markedly lower, falling below half in both grades. Science, assessed only in fourth grade, landed roughly in the middle, with about half of students reaching proficiency. Only a single year of assessment data is available, so there is no way to see whether performance is trending up or down. A parent concerned about math achievement would want to ask the school what instructional supports are in place.
The student body is mid-sized for a two-grade elementary. In terms of racial and ethnic composition, it is predominantly white, with a notable Black minority and smaller shares of Hispanic, multiracial, and Asian students. More than half of enrolled students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant level of economic need among families. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported, so families should clarify those supports directly.
No information was available about discipline rates, chronic absenteeism, staffing ratios, or course access. These are meaningful gaps, and a parent considering this school may want to follow up with the district or school office. The school is not a charter or magnet, and its Title I status was not specified in the data.
Prattville itself is a mid-size city with a walkable historic core near Autauga Creek, featuring a Creekwalk, decorative fountains, and the Daniel Pratt Historic District. But overall the city is car-dependent, with suburban commercial development along Interstate 65 and U.S. Route 82. Schools are spread across the city on separate campuses. The community has seen steady growth, with new shopping centers, the conversion of a former cotton gin factory into loft apartments, and continued residential building. Home values in the area sit near the statewide median, and rents have been rising at a faster clip, reflecting the area’s desirability as part of the expanding Montgomery metro. The district itself, Autauga County Schools, appears to have no major recent changes that would directly affect families, based on available public information.
Prattville Elementary fits families who want a traditional public elementary setting for the two years bridging early and upper elementary grades. The academic profile is uneven: ELA is a clear bright spot, math is an area where many students are not yet meeting the bar, and science is mixed. The school serves a community where economic diversity is present and housing costs are moderate by national standards. The surrounding city offers a historic downtown and access to Montgomery while maintaining its own suburban feel. For a family weighing that combination, the next step would be to visit the school and ask about the specific supports for math, for students with economic needs, and for any special education or English learner services not captured in the available data.
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