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Morris Slingluff Elementary School

4130 Westgate Parkway
Dothan, AL 36303
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 291 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Morris Slingluff Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Morris Slingluff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Morris Slingluff Elementary School's student population of 291 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Empower Everyone Everyday

School Rankings

Morris Slingluff Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Morris Slingluff Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#1100 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
30%
25-29%
47%
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
83%
32%
White
9%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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 is Morris Slingluff Elementary School's ranking?
Morris Slingluff Elementary School is ranked #1100 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Morris Slingluff Elementary School often compared to?
Morris Slingluff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rehobeth 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 30% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Morris Slingluff Elementary School?
291 students attend Morris Slingluff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Morris Slingluff Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Morris Slingluff Elementary School?
Morris Slingluff Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Morris Slingluff Elementary School offer ?
Morris Slingluff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Morris Slingluff Elementary School part of?
Morris Slingluff Elementary School is part of Dothan City School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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