Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Childersburg Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Childersburg Elementary School's student population of 278 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Childersburg Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Childersburg Elementary School is 0.53, which is less 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
#482 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
59%
31%
White
35%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Childersburg Elementary School's ranking?
Childersburg Elementary School is ranked #482 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Childersburg Elementary School?
278 students attend Childersburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Childersburg Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Childersburg Elementary School?
Childersburg Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Childersburg Elementary School offer ?
Childersburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Childersburg Elementary School part of?
Childersburg Elementary School is part of Talladega County School District.
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