Attalla Elementary School ranked #646 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from a peak rank of #394 in 2018 and remaining in the bottom 50% statewide for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency was 23% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with a notable decline from highs above 50% between 2017 and 2019; reading proficiency stood at 43%, lower than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency ranged from 30% to 34%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased steadily from 536 students in 2012 to 717 in recent years, with minority enrollment at 36% and 77% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, reflecting a high level of socioeconomic need.
The school served grades Pre–K through 5 with about 717 students and 35 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of approximately 20:1, which rose from 16–18:1 in earlier years.
As a Title I eligible elementary school in Attalla, Alabama, it provided no virtual instruction and participated in the National School Lunch Program without additional provisions.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Attalla area with a 5-10 min drive time for most students, averaging 1.9 mi and reaching up to 3.2 mi.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Attalla Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Attalla Elementary School's student population of 665 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
665 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Attalla 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 Attalla Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#646 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
15%
31%
White
62%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Attalla City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Attalla Elementary School's ranking?
Attalla Elementary School is ranked #646 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Attalla Elementary School often compared to?
Attalla Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Floyd Elementary School, Duck Springs Elementary School, W E Striplin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Attalla Elementary School?
665 students attend Attalla Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Attalla Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Attalla Elementary School?
Attalla Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Attalla Elementary School offer ?
Attalla Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Attalla Elementary School part of?
Attalla Elementary School is part of Attalla City School District.
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