McDonnell Elementary School has been serving West Huntsville for over 50 years and prides itself on its diverse student body. Situated on a wide and spacious campus, the school houses 477 students and is staffed by over 30 teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15-to1. On greatschools.com, the teachers and staff at McDonnell are highly regarded. Students in grades three through five are encouraged to take part in GATES (Gifted and Talented Education Services), a free summer program that teaches them about STEM. Academic success is tracked with the Alabama Continuous Improvement Plan, or ACIP, a program that sets specific academic goals for each student.
McDonnell Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
4010 Binderton Pl SW,
Huntsville, AL
Huntsville City Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr Allen C. Malone
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
C
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.5%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
42.4%
State Average
27.8%
Science
35.7%
State Average
21.8%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
898:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.2%
Female
49.8%
Hispanic
56.4%
Black
30.1%
White
9.5%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
7/29/2024
Teachers are excellent and really care about their students.
10/9/2013
I went to this school for most of my elementary years, I am now a ninth grader at Butler High, this elementary school is a amazing school, all the teachers really care about the children in the classes. They strive to make a difference in each student. I was a straight A student, because each of the...
9/26/2013
This school is awesome. The teachers really care about the education of the students and my son loves this school.
8/22/2013
My daughter transferred from another school to McDonnell and she learned so much more in that 1 year than she did the 2 years she was at ther other school. I want to give kudos to Mrs. Davis who is no longer at this school. She was an awesome teacher for my daughter.
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List Price Range
$89K - $542K
Homes For Sale
61
Average Home Value
$195,642
Median Lot Size
8,712 Sq Ft
% Renters
74%
Average Household Income
$43,080
% of College Grads
20.4%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
1,456 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
71.2%
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McDonnell Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Huntsville, AL and is served by the Huntsville City Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 528 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. McDonnell Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $195,642. Discover additional schools in the area, like Huntsville High School, Valley Fellowship Christian Academy, Morris Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Huntsville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near McDonnell Elementary School.