Catoma Elementary School

1780 Mitchell Young Rd
Montgomery, AL 36108
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Catoma Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Catoma Elementary School's student population of 205 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

Catoma Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Catoma Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#932 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
30%
30-34%
47%
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
62%
11%
Black
26%
32%
White
10%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Catoma Elementary School's ranking?
Catoma Elementary School is ranked #932 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Catoma Elementary School often compared to?
Catoma Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wares Ferry Elementary School, Flowers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Catoma Elementary School?
205 students attend Catoma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Catoma Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Catoma Elementary School?
Catoma Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Catoma Elementary School offer ?
Catoma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Catoma Elementary School part of?
Catoma Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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