Calera Elementary School serves 767 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 80%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 86%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 767 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calera Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Calera Elementary School's student population of 767 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
767 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Calera Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-84%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)85-89%
86%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
12%
10%
Black
33%
32%
White
49%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Calera Elementary School?
767 students attend Calera Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Calera Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calera Elementary School?
Calera Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Calera Elementary School offer ?
Calera Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Calera Elementary School part of?
Calera Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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