Colbert Heights Elementary School
Tel:
(256)381-6132
- Colbert Heights Elementary School serves 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 42% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Colbert Heights Elementary School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 425 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Colbert Heights Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Colbert Heights Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #561 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | 5% | 33% |
| White | 93% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colbert County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Colbert Heights Elementary School is Colbert Heights High School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Colbert Heights High School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is G W Trenholm Primary School (3.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tuscumbia Colbert Heights High School Grades: 7-12 | 472 students
1.8 miles
6825 Woodmont Dr
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256)383-7875 1.8 7-12 472 - Tuscumbia G W Trenholm Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 350 students
3.7 miles
601 Joe Wheeler Hwy
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256)389-2940 3.7 PK-2 350 - Tuscumbia R E Thompson Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 341 students
3.9 miles
829 Frankfort Rd
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256)389-2930 3.9 3-5 341 - Tuscumbia Deshler Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 4-12
4.8 miles
200 North Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256)389-2910 4.8 4-12 n/a - Tuscumbia Deshler Career Technical Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
4.8 miles
200 N Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256)389-2910 4.8 9-12 n/a
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