Cora Castlen Elementary School
Tel:
(251) 865-6733
- Cora Castlen Elementary School serves 466 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Cora Castlen 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 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Cora Castlen Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Cora Castlen Elementary School's student population of 466 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 466 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Cora Castlen Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Cora Castlen Elementary School is 0.35, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #235 out of 1270 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| Black | 11% | 33% |
| White | 80% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mobile County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and 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 | 843 students
0.4 miles
12800 Cunningham Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6511 0.4 6-8 843 - Grand Bay Breitling Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 585 students
2.2 miles
8350 Grand Bay Wilmer Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-0900 2.2 PK-5 585 - Irvington Alma Bryant High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,742 student
4.6 miles
14001 Hurricane Blvd
Irvington, AL 36544
(251) 824-3213 4.6 9-12 1,742 - Irvington Anna F Booth Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 511 students
4.8 miles
17001 Hurricane Blvd
Irvington, AL 36544
(251) 824-1740 4.8 PK-5 511 - Irvington Dixon Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 494 students
6.3 miles
8650 Four Mile Rd
Irvington, AL 36544
(251) 824-4314 6.3 PK-5 494
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