Coosa Valley Elementary School serves 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Coosa Valley Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coosa Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Coosa Valley Elementary School's student population of 456 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
456 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Coosa Valley Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Coosa Valley Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#153 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
2%
2%

Hispanic
2%
9%

Black
9%
32%

White
84%
53%

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

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
48%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coosa Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Coosa Valley Elementary School is ranked #153 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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 24% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Coosa Valley Elementary School?
456 students attend Coosa Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Coosa Valley Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coosa Valley Elementary School?
Coosa Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coosa Valley Elementary School offer ?
Coosa Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Coosa Valley Elementary School part of?
Coosa Valley Elementary School is part of Pell City School District.
School Reviews
Review Coosa Valley Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles

Public School vs. Private School
Which is better? Public or private schools? It depends. Some answers here.

Voucher Program Update: Florida
Many states now offer voucher programs. We look at the voucher program available in Florida.

March 06, 2023
Have Smartphones Ruined Public Education?I used to think that students having smartphones in school was a bad thing. Not any more. Here are my reasons why.