Cloverdale Elementary School (Closed 2020)

303 Rollins Ave
Dothan, AL 36301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Cloverdale Elementary School in Dothan, AL, closed in 2020 after serving grades PK–5 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 and total enrollment of 416 students at closure.
The school's state ranking declined notably from #589 in 2010 to #1215 in 2019 before closure.
Math proficiency improved to 75% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 85%, higher than the state average of 47%, showing strong performance at closure compared to state benchmarks.
Minority enrollment was predominantly Black at 348 students, with 90% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting a high socioeconomic need within this Union County AL school.
Cloverdale was a Title I schoolwide eligible school focusing on equitable academic and behavioral standards prior to closure.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
(18-19)
15%
47%
(18-19)
15%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
84%
32%
White
9%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.28
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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Cloverdale Elementary School?
416 students attend Cloverdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Cloverdale Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cloverdale Elementary School?
Cloverdale Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cloverdale Elementary School offer ?
Cloverdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Cloverdale Elementary School part of?
Cloverdale Elementary School is part of Dothan City School District.

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