Cora Castlen Elementary School ranked #245 in Alabama in 2023, fluctuating within the top 20% over recent years after improving from a low of #827 in 2014.
Math proficiency was 46%, higher than the state average of 30% in 2023, while reading proficiency at 59% was also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 60% to 64%, notably higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained steady near 439–445 students from 2021 to 2023, with minority enrollment around 18% and approximately 60% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating stable socioeconomic demographics.
The school served grades Pre–K through 5 with an enrollment of 424 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 in 2023, supported by 22 teachers.
Graduation rates, though tracked, were lower than state averages in recent years, with 79% in 2023 compared to the state average of 88%, reflecting a consistent gap over time.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Cora Castlen Elementary serves the southern part of Grand Bay, AL, covering an area of approximately 39.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 7.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cora Castlen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cora Castlen Elementary School's student population of 423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
423 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Teaching Today's Cubs To Be Tomorrow's Tigers
School Rankings
Cora Castlen Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cora Castlen Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#245 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
7%
31%
White
80%
50%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cora Castlen Elementary School's ranking?
Cora Castlen Elementary School is ranked #245 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Cora Castlen Elementary School often compared to?
Cora Castlen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Breitling Elementary School, Anna F Booth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Cora Castlen Elementary School?
423 students attend Cora Castlen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Cora Castlen Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cora Castlen Elementary School?
Cora Castlen Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cora Castlen Elementary School offer ?
Cora Castlen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cora Castlen Elementary School part of?
Cora Castlen Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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