Colbert Heights Elementary School ranked #413 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #456 in 2022 but remaining within the top 50% statewide overall.
The school's 2023 math proficiency was 41%, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 47%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged from 50% to 59% in 2022, placing the school in the top 20% statewide and significantly higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased steadily to 491 students in 2023, with minority enrollment at 11%, including 25 Hispanic students and 8 Black students, reflecting a relatively stable demographic composition.
Colbert Heights Elementary served grades PK–6 with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 in 2023, among the lowest in Alabama, supporting favorable student attention metrics.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Tuscumbia area students typically live within a 10-12 minute drive, averaging 3.7 miles, with some traveling up to 10.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colbert Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Colbert Heights Elementary School's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Colbert Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colbert Heights Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#413 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
2%
31%
White
88%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Colbert County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colbert Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Colbert Heights Elementary School is ranked #413 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Colbert Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Colbert Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherokee Elementary School, New Bethel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Colbert Heights Elementary School?
486 students attend Colbert Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Colbert Heights Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colbert Heights Elementary School?
Colbert Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Colbert Heights Elementary School offer ?
Colbert Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colbert Heights Elementary School part of?
Colbert Heights Elementary School is part of Colbert County School District.
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