Loachapoka Elementary School

Loachapoka Elementary School, a tight-knit elementary campus in Loachapoka, Alabama, overseen by Lee County, educates 332 students, covering grades pre-K through 6. Enrollment runs roughly 31% below the state mean of about 480.

Across the 13 schools in Lee County (9,026 students total), Loachapoka Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Loachapoka Elementary School reports that the largest single group is Black, at 55% of enrollment; the rest is composed of 29% Hispanic, 12% White, 4% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 22% Black, putting the school's mix noticeably more Black than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Loachapoka Elementary School has 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.3:1. The state averages around 17.0:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. About 76% of enrolled students meet the income threshold for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Lee County (around 48%), the school's rate is meaningfully above typical.

After controlling for student poverty, Loachapoka Elementary School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 28.8% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 28.8%.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Lee County put median household earnings sit near $65,824, about 42% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Lee County runs 41 public schools (combined enrollment of about 24,812 students), of which Loachapoka Elementary School is one.

The closest other public school is Loachapoka High School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 3 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Loachapoka Elementary School at 7th of 7; the average score across the group is 39.7%.

The campus sits in an outlying setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Loachapoka Elementary School's enrollment has increased 6% since 2018, when it stood at 313 (now 332). Over the same period, the Black share edged down from 62% to 55%. Class-load math has narrowed: from 14.6:1 in 2018 to 13.3:1 in 2025.

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