Cleveland Elementary School serves 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Cleveland Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cleveland Elementary School's student population of 516 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
516 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Cleveland Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Cleveland Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#431 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
1%
1%

Hispanic
18%
10%

Black
1%
32%

White
79%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 is Cleveland Elementary School's ranking?
Cleveland Elementary School is ranked #431 out of 1,276 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Cleveland Elementary School?
516 students attend Cleveland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Cleveland Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cleveland Elementary School?
Cleveland Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Cleveland Elementary School offer ?
Cleveland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Cleveland Elementary School part of?
Cleveland Elementary School is part of Blount County School District.
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