Whitesburg Elementary School
Huntsville, AL 35802
Phone: (256) 428-7520
Fax: (256) 428-7521
District: Huntsville City School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 347 students
Whitesburg Elementary School, a public school located in Huntsville, AL, serves grades PK-5 in the Huntsville City School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Whitesburg Elementary School is a public school located in Huntsville, AL. 347 students attend Whitesburg Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 5/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program data from Alabama Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 10/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Alabama Department of Education. |
Posted: May 22, 2024
Weve had a great experience at Whitesburg and love the support weve had here. My son requires a 504 plan and theyve been wonderful in helping us reach his goals. His teacher has been great!!
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Whitesburg Elementary was a great place for my children for K to 5th grade. The teachers really care about their students and prepare them well. Mrs. Jones is an outstanding principal.
Posted: May 22, 2024
Posted: March 19, 2024
My family loves Whitesburg Elementary School! The teachers and staff are helpful, friendly, kind, knowledgeable, and skilled at instructing kids of all learning levels. The teacher-student ratio can't be beat! It is about 15 students for every teacher, so my kids have received hand-on, tailored instruction that meets their reading, math, science, and social studies level, allowing them to excel in their academics. The PTA is active and growing, providing fun activities and opportunities for parents to engage, along with support for teachers and staff. The math team, student council, Greenpower teams and more are active and have won awards. My children feel loved, supported, academically challenged, and safe at Whitesburg Elementary! I can't recommend it enough!
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Posted: April 24, 2017
We love Whitesburg School. We've been here for several years and the staff is great. We love the new principal, Dr. Scott. Despite many changes in HCS, I am proud to be a part of this wonderful school.
Posted: February 17, 2017
I've watched teachers do a great job of reaching back for the struggling student while stretching the most gifted.
Posted: February 17, 2017
New principals have school on the right track and work really well with parents and community.
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Posted: February 17, 2017
We have loved being a part of the Whitesburg family the past three years! Whitesburg has a fantastic diversity of students, passionate teachers, and committed administrators. Thankful to be a part of this special community!
Posted: February 17, 2017
Posted: January 13, 2017
We almost sent our first grader to WCA and last minute change our minds and I'm glad we did! She is learning at a fast pace and is very happy. Amelia Sutton is our teacher and she is AWESOME! Brad Scott is a WONDERFUL principal! My only complaint is the lunchroom staff is grumpy. If you live in the neighborhood and are currently attending a private school I would say consider supporting your public school because it takes a whole community to raise our children. Proud WES parent.
Posted: February 23, 2015
Whitesburg is undergoing great changes this year, and next year will have a new school building with wonderful opportunities and state of the art facilities for the kids. There are a lot of new staff, including the principal and vice principals, and the PTA works hard to include parents and volunteers in every aspect of their child's education. This is a school with so much to offer, and if you contact them for a tour or just to chat about information, they will accommodate you.
Posted: March 22, 2014
I see significant improvements in the school organization and parent involvement this year. The principal, Mrs. Little is on a mission of making the school best in the region :). There is much improved parent-teacher and principal- parent communication. Teachers are working very hard to help children grow academically while introducing modern technology in their classrooms. Way to go!
Posted: February 26, 2014
I love Whitesburg pre-k so far the teacher Mrs.Bolton and Ms.Bias are awesome and so caring....i also love that its a pretty good mix of races and that makes a difference
Posted: January 9, 2014
We love Whitesburg school! The staff is amazing and their is great support by Whitesburg PTA and families. I feel like my kids are getting a very good education and seem to love what they are learning. We couldn't be more pleased.
Posted: December 9, 2013
Currently, the new principal Mrs. Little is running the school like a prison ward. Some of the teachers are nice and do their job. While others, don't inform you of anything until your child's report comes out. By that time it's too late to try and rectify any issues. The kids have a pass now in order to use the restroom. However, there are only 5 lines on this pass. Once those lines are filled the kids are NOT allowed to use the restroom. The only way they can is if they PURCHASE a new pass or have to wait until the next quarter to get a new one. I dont know about you but i find this to be foolish and unacceptable. Using the restroom isn't a special treat, it's a right. It seems to me that this principal is more worried about numbers. Several parents are disgruntled by her "rules and regulations". She is a dictator. I as well as other parents will pull their child out this coming year. Which is unfortunate because Whitesburg is a nice school overall.
Posted: August 21, 2013
I love the way the school has a buzzer to get in the teachers and mrs. Van Allen are all sweet and concerned about their students my daughters love the school
Posted: August 17, 2011
I am very happy with Whitesburg Elementary School. My daughter has done well academically and I feel comfortable at WES. The teachers are great and the entire staff treats her with kindness and respect. WES has a great principal - who shows strength and compassion despite the drastic financial cuts the school has faced. I am a very proud parent of a Whitesburg Elementary student.
Posted: August 15, 2011
We couldn't be happier with our experience at WES! The teachers are wonderful, supportive, friendly, and caring. The PTA is amazing! WES has a warm and welcoming environment. I feel that both of my children have had an excellent experience academically and socially and would recommend this school to anyone!
Posted: October 24, 2007
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| 1 | Hampton Cove | Area of Town | Owens Cross Roads | AL | 6.6 mi | |
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| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntsville | Huntsville | AL | 3.6 mi | |
| 2 | Madison | Madison | AL | 11.4 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Redstone Arsenal | 5 mi. |
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