Cedar Park Elementary School (Closed 2020)

1101 Woodrow Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 121 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cedar Park 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 was 30-39% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
(18-19)
30-39%
47%
(18-19)
30-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
99%
32%
White
1%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School District Name
Source: 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Cedar Park Elementary School?
121 students attend Cedar Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Cedar Park Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Park Elementary School?
Cedar Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cedar Park Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cedar Park Elementary School part of?
Cedar Park Elementary School is part of Selma City School District.

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