Heard Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Dothan, Alabama 36301 · Dothan City
#118 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama
#14331 of 50,301 nationally
About Heard Elementary School
Heard Elementary School is a public elementary located in Dothan, in the Dothan City school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 389 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 118th of 699 ranked elementary schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (88th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (19th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 389.
There are 17 schools in Dothan; Heard Elementary School ranks 3rd of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)73%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)65.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Heard Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Heard Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Selma Street Elementary School
Dothan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students · 1.8 km away
Dothan City Early Education Center
Dothan · Public other · Grades PK–PK
183 students · 1.8 km away
Girard Elementary School
Dothan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students · 2.3 km away
Dothan 6th Grade Center
Dothan · Public middle · Grades 6–6
449 students · 2.5 km away
Dothan Preparatory Academy
Dothan · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,034 students · 3.4 km away
Carver School of Mathematics Science and Technology
Dothan · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
429 students · 4.3 km away
Carver 9th Grade Academy
Dothan · Public other · Grades 9–9
583 students · 5.3 km away
Faine Elementary School
Dothan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
326 students · 5.6 km away
Highlands Elementary School
Dothan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
501 students · 5.6 km away
Morris Slingluff Elementary School
Dothan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students · 6.4 km away
Similar schools
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389 students
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388 students
Flomaton Elementary School
Flomaton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students
West End Elementary School
Altoona · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
390 students
Magnolia Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heard Elementary School a good school?
Heard Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 65.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #118 of 699 in Alabama. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Heard Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Heard Elementary School ranks #118 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama and #14331 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Heard Elementary School?
Heard Elementary School had 389 students in 2025.
Is Heard Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Heard Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Heard Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Heard Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.