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Cahaba Elementary School

301 Parkway Drive
Trussville, AL 35173

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Tel: (205) 228-3400

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Cahaba Elementary School serves 499 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Cahaba Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 499 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Cahaba Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Cahaba Elementary School's student population of 499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

499 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Cahaba Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Cahaba Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AL)

Overall Testing Rank

#10 out of 1276 schools
(Top 1%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Cahaba Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

71%

24%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cahaba Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

85%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cahaba Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

32%

White

84%

53%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Cahaba Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.29

0.61

This chart display the diversity score of Cahaba Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

48%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Trussville City School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cahaba Elementary School's ranking?

Cahaba Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

How many students attend Cahaba Elementary School?

499 students attend Cahaba Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Cahaba Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Cahaba Elementary School?

Cahaba Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Cahaba Elementary School offer ?

Cahaba Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Cahaba Elementary School part of?

Cahaba Elementary School is part of Trussville City School District.

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Event

Date

Spring Break

March 27, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 499 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education