Cleveland Elementary School, a Berkeley Heights public high school serving grades Pre–K through 6 with 513 students and a 16:1 student–teacher ratio, ranked #306 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #762 in 2011.
Math proficiency was 37%, higher than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 58%, higher than the state average of 47% as of 2023; science proficiency ranged from 55% to 59%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Minority enrollment was 21%, with Hispanic students constituting the largest minority group at 92 students; 53% of students were eligible for free lunch in 2023, up from 37% in 2008, indicating socioeconomic shifts.
The school maintained a steady enrollment near 500 students over recent years, with teacher count increasing to 31 in 2023, reducing the student–teacher ratio from 21:1 in 2022 to 16:1 in 2023.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Cleveland neighborhood, with students typically within a 10-12 minute drive (avg. 4.8 mi., furthest 7.4 mi.).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cleveland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cleveland Elementary School's student population of 499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Cleveland Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cleveland Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#306 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
18%
12%
Black
1%
31%
White
79%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Blount County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cleveland Elementary School's ranking?
Cleveland Elementary School is ranked #306 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Cleveland Elementary School often compared to?
Cleveland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Appalachian School, Oneonta Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Cleveland Elementary School?
499 students attend Cleveland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Cleveland Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cleveland Elementary School?
Cleveland Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cleveland Elementary School offer ?
Cleveland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cleveland Elementary School part of?
Cleveland Elementary School is part of Blount County School District.
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