Ah Watwood Elementary School
Tel:
(256)315-5460
- Ah Watwood Elementary School serves 359 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Ah Watwood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Ah Watwood Elementary School's student population of 359 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 359 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ah Watwood Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ah Watwood Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #552 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | 39% | 33% |
| White | 56% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Talladega County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ah Watwood Elementary School is Childersburg High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Childersburg Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Childersburg Middle School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Childersburg Childersburg High School Grades: 9-12 | 440 students
0.8 miles
122 Fay S Perry Dr
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256)315-5477 0.8 9-12 440 - Childersburg Childersburg Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 370 students
0.8 miles
800 4th St Se
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256)315-5505 0.8 5-8 370 - Childersburg Childersburg Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 223 students
2.2 miles
235 Pinecrest Drive
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256)315-5525 2.2 K-4 223 - Childersburg Childersburg Boot Camp Alternative School
2.4 miles
100 Warrior Lane
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256)378-3821 2.4 n/a n/a - Sylacauga Bb Comer Memorial Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 510 students
7.7 miles
803 Seminole Ave
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(256)315-5430 7.7 K-6 510
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