Cora Castlen Elementary School
Tel:
(251)865-6733
- Cora Castlen Elementary School serves 513 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 51% (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 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Cora Castlen Elementary School's student population of 513 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 513 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Cora Castlen Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Cora Castlen Elementary School is 0.36, 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 | #314 out of 1,264 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 44% |
 | ||
| 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 | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 14% | 33% |
| White | 79% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mobile County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Cora Castlen Elementary School is Alma Bryant High School (4.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Grand Bay Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Grand Bay Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Bay Grand Bay Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 819 students
0.4 miles
12800 Cunningham Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251)865-6511 0.4 6-8 819 - Grand Bay Breitling Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 593 students
2.2 miles
8350 Grand Bay Wilmer Rd.
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251)865-0900 2.2 PK-5 593 - Irvington Alma Bryant High School Grades: 9-12 | 1714 students
4.6 miles
14001 Hurricane Blvd
Irvington, AL 36544
(251)824-3213 4.6 9-12 1714 - Irvington Anna F Booth Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 547 students
4.8 miles
17001 Hurricane Blvd
Irvington, AL 36544
(251)824-1740 4.8 PK-5 547 - Irvington Dixon Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 524 students
6.3 miles
8650 Four Mile Rd
Irvington, AL 36544
(251)824-4314 6.3 PK-5 524
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