Sumiton Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sumiton, Alabama 35148 · Walker County
#457 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama
#32524 of 50,301 nationally
About Sumiton Elementary School
Sumiton Elementary School is a public elementary located in Sumiton, in the Walker County school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 720 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 39.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 457th of 699 ranked elementary schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 720.
There are 2 schools in Sumiton; Sumiton Elementary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)41%
- Reading proficiency (30%)39%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)62.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.3
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 Sumiton Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Sumiton Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sumiton Middle School
Sumiton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
476 students · 306 m away
Dora High School
Dora · Public high · Grades 9–12
476 students · 924 m away
Bagley Elementary School
Dora · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
550 students · 5.9 km away
Corner High School
Dora · Public high · Grades 9–12
492 students · 8.1 km away
West Jefferson Elementary School
Quinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
111 students · 12 km away
Corner Middle School
Warrior · Public middle · Grades 5–8
437 students · 12 km away
Cordova Elementary School
Cordova · Public elementary · Grades K–4
321 students · 12 km away
Cordova High School
Cordova · Public high · Grades 9–12
451 students · 12 km away
Bankhead Middle School
Cordova · Public middle · Grades 5–8
298 students · 12 km away
Valley Junior High School
Jasper · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
602 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
Ridgecrest Elementary School
Phenix City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
722 students
Hall Kent Elementary School
Homewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
717 students
Rainbow Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
725 students
Spanish Fort Elementary School
Spanish Fort · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
726 students
New Brockton Elementary School
New Brockton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
727 students
Central Elementary School
Florrence · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
713 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sumiton Elementary School a good school?
Sumiton Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 39.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #457 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 Sumiton Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Sumiton Elementary School ranks #457 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama and #32524 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sumiton Elementary School?
Sumiton Elementary School had 720 students in 2025.
Is Sumiton Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Sumiton Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sumiton Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sumiton Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.