Heard Elementary School

Heard Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6
201 Daniel Cir,  Dothan, AL
Dothan City Schools
4.1
361 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Peggy Maddox
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
30.4%
State Average
27.8%
Science
28.3%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
302:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Black
51.2%
White
34.9%
Hispanic
7.4%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/2/2025
My 7 year old attends this school. Our experience could not have been better. Teachers are kind and listen, community and students are supportive and welcoming. I wish the playground could be updated to be a little bit less visible from the road, but otherwise, this is a wonderful elementary school.
1.0 parent
7/30/2025
The office at the school the lady that runs it is very rude and unprofessional to be working in a public place and around kids and parents very unprofessional matter she has
1.0 parent
8/30/2024
Heard elementary comment/review Family engagement? WhereWilling and able to help my daughter progress? No. Didn't even know her last name , constantly having to correct it on her papers. She has an IEP that they are aware of, not being followed. The teachers and aides do not communicate. Haven't tal...
5.0 parent
8/21/2023
I honestly have no idea how rankings are done on this website. but the number here is so wrong. My girls do so well at Heard. We have dealt with schools in NC and SC, and Heard is by far the best school they have attended. I could not be happier with the education they receive at Heard.

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Heard Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Dothan, AL and is served by the Dothan City Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 361 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Heard Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Houston Co Area Voc Center, P.A.S.S. Academy, Houston Co Alt School, and more. Learn more about what Dothan has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Heard Elementary School.

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