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Enrollment
613
Elementary
DISTRICT 469 · STATE 480
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARSHALL COUNTY·NCES 010000601413
Robert D Sloman Primary
200 Bethlehem Rd, Douglas, AL 35964 · (256) 593-4912 · Marshall County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL613 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
40 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.6:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
61%
372 students
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 58%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 72 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 193 | 31% |
| Grade 1 | 186 | 30% |
| Grade 2 | 162 | 26% |
Student demographics
55%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Robert D Sloman Primary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert D Sloman Primary this school | 613 | 60.7% | N/A |
| Silverhill School Silverhill | 497 | 58.1% | 39.7% |
| Summerdale School Summerdale | 615 | 64.2% | 39.5% |
| Little Ridge Intermediate School Fort Payne | 792 | 64.1% | 50.0% |
| Jemison Elementary School Jemison | 752 | 65.6% | 37.3% |
| Wills Valley Elementary School Fort Payne | 738 | 66.0% | N/A |
Matched among Alabama elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Robert D Sloman Primary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Alabama | In Marshall County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 613 | #161 of 709 | #5 of 17 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.2:1 | #115 of 655 | #1 of 16 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 55.1% | #231 of 658 | #5 of 17 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 60.7% | #337 of 696 | #9 of 17 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +25.4% | #47 of 262 | #5 of 12 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
613
+90 (+17%) vs 2020
+45% since 2000-01, when it was 422
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
was 19.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 613 | 40.3 | 15.2:1 | 61% (372) |
| 2023-24 | 634 | 41.3 | 15.3:1 | 51% (324) |
| 2022-23 | 596 | 34.7 | 17.2:1 | 50% (300) |
| 2020-21 | 523 | 27 | 19.4:1 | 52% (270) |
| 2017-18 | 489 | 27.2 | 18.0:1 | 75% (367) |
| 2015-16 | 493 | 27 | 18.3:1 | 82% (404) |
| 2010-11 | 533 | 39 | 13.7:1 | 80% (426) |
| 2000-01 | 422 | 28 | 15.1:1 | 66% (278) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Robert D Sloman Primary.
Since 2017-18: students up 25% (489 to 613); teachers up 48% (27.2 to 40.3).
About Robert D Sloman Primary
Robert D Sloman Primary is a mid-sized elementary school based in Douglas, Alabama. The school runs pre-K through 2 and enrolls 613 students. Elementary schools in Alabama average about 480 students, which makes this school 28% above average.
Marshall County has a total of 14 schools and 6,494 students, Robert D Sloman Primary among them.
The share of White students at Robert D Sloman Primary is 54%, a majority. Other students are 39% Hispanic, 3% Black, and 3% multiracial. That is lower than the 79% White share among all Marshall County residents. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 55%.
Based on 40.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, Robert D Sloman Primary has a ratio of 15.2:1. The gap from the 17.0:1 average for elementary schools in Alabama is 1.8 students per teacher. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 61%. The figure for public schools in Marshall County is close, at 59%.
In Marshall County, home to about 99,748 people, median household income comes to about $62,571, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 12% of people live in poverty. There are 37 public schools in the county, enrolling about 19,416, Robert D Sloman Primary among them.
Douglas Elementary School is less than a tenth of a mile from Robert D Sloman Primary, the shortest distance to any other public school. A five-mile radius around the school includes 3 other public schools.
The NCES locale for Robert D Sloman Primary is Rural: Distant, which covers schools in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Since 2020-21, enrollment has grown 17%, from 523 to 613. By 2024-25, the school had 15.2 students per teacher, compared with 19.4 in 2020-21.
The discussion board for Robert D Sloman Primary is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Marshall County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
99,748
Census ACS
Median income
$62,571
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
37
19,416 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Marshall County
- Asbury Elementary SchoolElementary · 729 students
- Douglas High SchoolHigh · 727 students
- Asbury High SchoolHigh · 659 students
- Kate D Smith DAR Elementary SchoolElementary · 546 students
- Douglas Elementary SchoolElementary · 521 students
- Douglas Middle SchoolMiddle · 512 students
Other schools in Douglas
- Douglas High SchoolHigh · 727 students
- Douglas Elementary SchoolElementary · 521 students
- Douglas Middle SchoolMiddle · 512 students
Nearby schools
- Douglas Elementary School0.1 mi · 521
- Douglas Middle School0.1 mi · 512
- Douglas High School0.2 mi · 727
- Albertville Elementary School7.8 mi · 911
- Albertville Primary School7.8 mi · 990
- West End High School7.9 mi · 370
Frequently asked questions
About Robert D Sloman PrimaryWhat is the total enrollment at Robert D Sloman Primary?
Robert D Sloman Primary enrolls approximately 613 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Robert D Sloman Primary serve?
Robert D Sloman Primary serves grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Robert D Sloman Primary have?
Robert D Sloman Primary employs 40 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Robert D Sloman Primary?
At Robert D Sloman Primary, the student body is approximately 54% White, 39% Hispanic, 3% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees Robert D Sloman Primary?
Robert D Sloman Primary is overseen by Marshall County in Marshall County.
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