Tenth Street Elementary School's state ranking declined overall from #765 in 2010 to #1098 in 2021, indicating weakening performance in recent years for this Anniston, AL public school.
Math proficiency was 5% in 2021 and rose to 15% in 2023 but remained lower than the state average of 30% in 2023; reading proficiency ranged between 15% and 19%, consistently below the state average near 46%, while science proficiency stayed at or below 10%, much lower than the state average around 38%.
Enrollment fell from approximately 350 students in 2019 to 243 students in 2021, with free lunch eligibility holding steady near 88%, reflecting a stable high–poverty student population over recent years.
The school served grades 1–5 with a student–teacher ratio around 19:1 in 2021, consistent with a small–to–mid sized elementary school in Anniston, Alabama.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-5
- Math Proficiency: ≤5%
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19%
- Science Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (20-21)
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
13 teachers
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Empowering our students to win.
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(20-21)n/a
1%
Asian
(20-21)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(20-21)7%
9%
Black
(20-21)85%
32%
White
(20-21)8%
53%
Hawaiian
(20-21)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(20-21)n/a
3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
88%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Tenth Street Elementary School often compared to?
Tenth Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Randolph Park Elementary School, Golden Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Tenth Street Elementary School?
243 students attend Tenth Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Tenth Street Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Tenth Street Elementary School offer ?
Tenth Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tenth Street Elementary School part of?
Tenth Street Elementary School is part of Anniston City School District.
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