Reform Elementary School

Located at 815 7th Ave Sw, in Reform, Alabama, Reform Elementary School is an one-room-style K-5 school that serves 174 students (grades pre-K through 4), part of Pickens County. Compared to the state average of about 480 students per school, that is 64% smaller than typical.

Reform Elementary School is one of 6 schools operated by Pickens County, a district that educates 2,210 students overall.

Looking at the student body, Reform Elementary School lists that Black students make up the majority at 70%. Beyond that, the school records 25% White, 4% Hispanic. That is noticeably more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 41%.

In terms of school funding signals, Reform Elementary School lists 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 15.4:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.0:1, putting Reform Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 76% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), Reform Elementary School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 28.4%; this one delivers 29.3%.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Pickens County indicate median household income runs about $46,274, 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Pickens County runs 7 public schools (combined enrollment of about 2,210 students), of which Reform Elementary School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Pickens County High School, around 0.7 miles off. Within ten miles, there are 3 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas. Among the 7 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Reform Elementary School ranks 7th on composite proficiency, below the local average of 41.3%.

The campus sits in an outlying setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Reform Elementary School has contracted 42%, going from 302 students in 2018 to 174 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 17.5:1 in 2018 to 15.4:1 today.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.