At a glance
Reported students
303
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
463
Academy For Science Foreign Language: 303 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
13.8:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 295
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Academy For Science Foreign Language
Academy For Science Foreign Language is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Huntsville. It is one of 45 current school records connected to Huntsville City. NCES reports 303 students for 2024–25.
Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, below the Alabama median of 16.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (58.4%) and White (18.2%). English learners represent 4.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Academy For Science Foreign Language
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 22 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.2%
- Hispanic11.6%
- Black58.4%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Huntsville City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Farley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
334 reported students
Mountain Gap Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
341 reported students
Monte Sano Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
263 reported students
Highlands Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
370 reported students
Whitesburg Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
379 reported students
Montview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
213 reported students
Public schools near Academy For Science Foreign Language
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montview Elementary School Elementary · Huntsville City | PK–05 | 213 | 1 mi |
| Lakewood Elementary School Elementary · Huntsville City | PK–06 | 397 | 1 mi |
| Rolling Hills Elementary School Elementary · Huntsville City | PK–06 | 483 | 1.3 mi |
| Highlands Elementary School Elementary · Huntsville City | PK–06 | 370 | 1.6 mi |
| Academy For Academics Arts Elementary School Elementary · Huntsville City | PK–05 | 400 | 1.7 mi |
| James Dawson Elementary Elementary · Huntsville City | PK–06 | 447 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Academy For Science Foreign Language
What grades does Academy For Science Foreign Language serve?
Academy For Science Foreign Language reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Huntsville City.
How many students attend Academy For Science Foreign Language?
Academy For Science Foreign Language reported 303 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 696 Alabama elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 295 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Academy For Science Foreign Language?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 303 students and 22 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 16.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Academy For Science Foreign Language a public, charter, or magnet school?
Academy For Science Foreign Language is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Academy For Science Foreign Language students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
44.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Academy For Science Foreign Language in?
Academy For Science Foreign Language is part of Huntsville City, based in Huntsville, AL, which operates 45 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Academy For Science Foreign Language?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Montview Elementary School (1 mi), Lakewood Elementary School (1 mi), Rolling Hills Elementary School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.