Cullman City Primary School served grades Pre–K through 1 with an enrollment of 530 students and a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 as of 2023 in this Alabama public school.
The school's math proficiency was 24% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with a decline from 46% proficiency in 2019.
Reading proficiency stood at 35% in 2022, also lower than the state average of 47%, showing a downward trend from 84% in 2013.
Minority enrollment was approximately 14%, with 211 students eligible for free lunch, indicating a notable socioeconomic component among this Union County AL school's population.
The school's science proficiency was reported at 25% in 2022, lower than the state average of 38%, with a slight increase from 20% in 2021.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 782 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Attendance Zone: Cullman area neighborhoods, with most students residing within a 5-10 minute drive (averaging 2.7 mi., maximum distance 5.8 mi.).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Cullman City Primary School's student population of 782 students has grown by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 72% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
782 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
CCPS Best: Best You, Best Me = Best We
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cullman City Primary School is 0.27, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
n/a
31%
White
85%
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
34%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Cullman City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Cullman City Primary School often compared to?
Cullman City Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Good Hope Primary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Cullman City Primary School?
782 students attend Cullman City Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Cullman City Primary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cullman City Primary School?
Cullman City Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cullman City Primary School offer ?
Cullman City Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cullman City Primary School part of?
Cullman City Primary School is part of Cullman City School District.
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