Serving 536 students in grades 3-4, Airport Road Intermediate School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 3-4
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Airport Road Intermediate School serves the southwest part of Coosada, AL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 63.5 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 5 miles and the furthest edge located 8.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Airport Road Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Airport Road Intermediate School's student population of 536 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
536 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
EVERY STUDENT EMPOWERED. EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS.
School Rankings
Airport Road Intermediate School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Airport Road Intermediate School is 0.68, which is more 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
#254 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
41%
31%
White
37%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Airport Road Intermediate School's ranking?
Airport Road Intermediate School is ranked #254 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Airport Road Intermediate School often compared to?
Airport Road Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eclectic Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Airport Road Intermediate School?
536 students attend Airport Road Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Airport Road Intermediate School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Airport Road Intermediate School?
Airport Road Intermediate School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Airport Road Intermediate School offer ?
Airport Road Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Airport Road Intermediate School part of?
Airport Road Intermediate School is part of Elmore County School District.
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